These are only Ten of the many many welding mistakes that can be fatal. I use a bit of coarse language here in an attempt to keep it fun and hopefully you will actually pay attention. Unfortunately welding safety to most of us men is kind of like the instruction manual that comes with a VCR. It just gets ignored until there is a problem.

1. Hauling oxygen and acetylene cylinders in your trunk. A little leak here,,, a little leak there… a static spark…boom!! Your Ass is Killed! This goes for truck tool boxes also. Throwing a set of pony bottles in your truck tool box can turn into a bomb and…you guessed it …………can Kill your Ass!

2. Moving high pressure cylinders with no protective cap. The cylinder falls…the valve gets knocked off…2500 psi escapes out of a hole the size of a nickel and you have a missile….Oops! Your Ass or someone else’s Ass just got Killed!!

3. Making oxygen and acetylene balloon bombs. A little fuel gas like acetylene…a little oxygen…mixed together in a balloon so that you can impress the neighbors on July 4th…a static spark between the 5 balloons you so hid so cleverly in a plastic garbage bag…boom!! Your ASS is Killed!

4. Weldinginside a tank or any enclosed area with Mig or Tig. Both use Argon. Argon is an inert, colorless, odorless gas that is about twice as heavy as air. It is almost like an invisible liquid the way it can fill up an unventilated room. No air, no life. Breathing Air with no oxygen in it will kill Your Ass. In fact it will often kill 2 Asses. You and your working partner who comes to try to rescue Your ASS.

5. Welding in Water Can Kill Your Ass. Don’t get a mental picture of standing in a bucket of water. I am more thinking of lying underneath a pipe making a weld with a puddle of water on the concrete that you didn’t quite get dried up. Granted welding current is low voltage and high amperage but it can still kill your Ass.

6. Welding without a fire watch when there is stuff around you that can catch on fire. Welding requires skill. Skill requires focus and attention. Put that together with the fact that you’re wearing a welding helmet and can’t see what might be catching on fire and you have a situation that could definitely Kill your Ass.

7. Welding a gas tank or any container that held something flammable. Special precautions can be taken that can actually make it pretty safe (like washing the tank with soap and water and then purging with argon) but if you are not thorough enough or forget something or don’t purge well enough……You guessed it…It can totally Kill your ASS.

8. Blowing off your clothes with oxygen from a cutting torch can turn you into a roman candle and you guessed it…Can Kill Your Ass.!

9. Inflating a tire with Oxygen is a really bad idea and can be a lot worse than having a under inflated or flat tire. Why? I am glad you asked. Because it can explode and Kill your Ass!

10. Keeping a Bic Lighter in your shirt pocket while welding is like playing Russian roulette. One little spark and you get to experience what its like to have an eighth of a stick of dynamite explode a few inches from your heart. Uh...I mean...I am no Doctor... but I am pretty sure this could Kill your ASS too?

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Maybe you are looking to participate in supercross motorcycle racing or maybe your child. There will come a time when you need to purchase equipment regardless of who is interested in supercross motorcycle racing. The right equipment is essential whether you or your child plans on racing at local dirt bikes track, or just wants to practice out the backyard.

Actually, not every one is an expert in the sport, so it is not easy to purchase the right equipment for you. There’s many people choose to participate in supercross motorbike racing, besides this sports looks fun it is also because they want to be their favorite racer. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to purchase the needed equipment if you are not an avid supercross motorcycle racing fan.

In addition you will also find that you needed safety equipment to an off-road motorcycle. You should be better prepared to start shopping once you have taken the time to better understand supercross motorcycle racing and the equipment that is needed.
You may able to find a local sports store or out door recreational store that carries supercross equipment, depending on where on where you live. You will find that it is often best to shop at an outdoor recreational sport store for off-road bikes. There are many off-road bikes are designed for supercross motorcycle racing, such as; Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki.

You should be able to purchase the safety equipment whenever you purchase an off-road supercross motorcycle. You should still be able to find supercross safety equipment at most sports stores or out door recreational stores if you already have an off-road motorcycle or made the decision to purchase one privately.

You can not personally try out off-road bikes or safety equipment when you purchase it. That is one of those disadvantages. All most of the equipment needed to participate in supercross motorcycle racing can be considered one size fits all. For children, you still can purchase supercross equipment by online, however you are advised to proceed with caution.

You should be able to successfully go about finding and purchasing supercross motorcycle racing by keeping the above mentioned points in mind.

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Farm tractors have been a part of rural farming for decades. From the very first, a farmers tractor has been his main source of equipment as to whether he would be able to harvest his crop, thus feeding his family and providing an income for himself.

When one thinks of brands of farm tractors, one of the first that comes to mind is John Deere. This company has been in business since 1837. It started out as a one man operation consisting of a blacksmith and his small shop, and became a large corporation that employs nearly 56,000 people. They are the leading manufacturer of agriculture equipment, including many types and styles of farm tractors. They offer a complete line of farming services. If you are in the market for a new John Deere tractor, they have many options to chose from. You can even build your own, customizing it to your exact needs. They have tractors that run off of 18 horse power engines, all the way up to types that have 530 horse power engines that will handle any size harvest needs. The John Deere farm tractor is known as one of the easiest brands to learn to operate and one the longest lasting. If you are unsure which type of tractor you need, they offer a small and large tractor analyzer. You simply insert the information and the analyzer will give you the latest farm tractors available that might suit your needs.

For a smaller type of tractor, they offer the 5,000 Series. This tractor is recommend for farms of all sizes, large estates, ranch owners or those who have property they use to hunt on that needs cleared every so often. It has up to 260 accessories that you can purchase, making it able to do a big variety of jobs. It runs on between 45 and 101 horse power, can mow up to forty acres, has a lifting capability of around four thousand pounds and can bale up to sixty acres.

For a larger size of John Deere farm tractors there is the 9630 series Scarper. This machine is built to do large jobs. You can customize this tractor to your own specific needs. Some of the options it has are auto load for the scraper operations, a double reduction axle, command center controls and an eighteen speed power shift transmission. The engine is a 13.5 liter power tech. This tractor comes with too many options to list and has had very high consumer ratings for satisfaction.

Another company that was in the farm tractor business for many years, was the Ford company. This company was founded in 1917 and evolved onto being one of the most well known and popular companies for those in the market for a new tractor. Unfortunately they sold the business to Fiat in the 1990's but used tractors are still on the market for sale, as are parts for the old Ford tractor you may have sitting in your barn in need of repair. Using "Ford Tractors" as a keyword can help you view all the parts and used tractors that are currently for sale.

Several other companies sell new tractors, including Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Kubota and Case IH.

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