QAUUET ~LtILI1 COMES FIRST Lets safe workshop too 0 John Preston OUR TOPIC month Safety Workshop case wondering topic chosen because incident broken drill bit see June column rather because received complete dis cussion subject Jim Coplan Jim hails Pittsburgh area Pennsylvania primarily CL modeler However before turning over column Jim article Gold Coast Flyer editors Art Charlotte Johnson subject Hot Transmitters worthy note reads follows Irv Allison checked transmitter just removed cabinet home did work found wiring inside burnt up battery cells exploded apparently shorted Out just sitting shelf fortunately did set house fire Mario Yederlinic similar experience out field day Ni-cads produce lot heat direct short ago heard incident inwhich alleged brand new radio just purchased still its box set fire station wagon time story seemed difficult believe now wonder readers have similar experiences wed interested hear now over Jim Coplan look inner sanctumThe Workshop Lets look around ol workshop Stacks balsa cans partially-used paint tubes bottles glue power tools covers Over corner furnace filter clogged balsa dust ductwork furniture upstairs getting coated white brown yuck Maybe furnace its neighbor hot water heater emit muffled pop bang now thenespecially youre painting model sounds like workshop whether its basement room garage its time make safety assessment clean up buy safety equipment find ways decreasing hazards yourself loved ones Ive worked up series safety tips workshop dont mean imply necessary should consider respect own situation Painting shop located within 25 ft furnace interven ing walls cold air returns problem areas Put filters themat workshop end Also seal holes joists ductwork pipes exit shop area Youve got control paint fumes go Painting near live furnace hot water heater gas oil just plain asking fire explosion Dust also potential fire hazard well doubtful addition quality finish have just put model Clean up often Buy shop vac use Install some type hooded ventilator painting areamaybe used range hood exhaust vented outside through wall like dryer vent make sure blower motor enclosed explosion proot filter inlet fiberglass type OK protect lungs low-cost answer buy box 3M dust particle masks cheaper box charcoal-filter-type respirator painting youre considering painting Imron ofthe similar types two-part polyurethane finishes must have double filter coupled air supply line full booth set-up according Dupont Electricity Since Im consultant electrical electronics industry have concern following area may seem silly some However shop wired extension cordsyour homeowners insurance carrier going very unhappy 1981 National Electrical Code has set standards deal hazardous damp locations whole think hangar should powered its own circuit breaker two preferred have number machine tools use hangar garage area should have ground fault interrupter type breaker double-insul ated tools have known fall cords have known leakmainly extensiontypes damp would well cautious about recharging types battery systems toowhether theyre sealed Need wiring couple remedies can install yourself easiest use powerstrip mounted backsplash workbench its boxes several plug receptacles built usually have switches control outlet builtin fuse circuit breaker connect thing house outlets integral cord plug supplied also Wiremold prewired metal duct having series outlets built comes stock sizes may cut fit special needs meant wired circuit breaker panelyou should get wiring permit have installation inspected tools need install hacksaw drill screwdriver tape measure First Aid tell youve modeler long time youve never cut yourself drilled through fingers drill bit Im afraid Id have say Baloney Youd better keep minimum first aid kit around small box ofBandaids merthiolate fresh alcohol package gauze Youd better have re chargeable fire extinguisher smoke shop solder torch Storage Keep palnt solvent fuel sealed containers store relatively cool dry place volatility level products controlled part temperature closer floor actually being floor better Lighting will want bright glare-free evenly distributed light youre using 100 watt bulb youre wasting energy getting Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation WHAT S THE YELLING ABOUT IN HERE HERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTU DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I well FUELyou New high film strength lubricant power engine life quolily ingredientsI ochon cut varnish 1K I II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & FrIday 9I L - day93a-600 Sunday 1200-500- - 2 Model Aviation sufficient light hardware stores sell utility 4-ft flourescent strips under $15 come light tubes plus cord hook up light socket usually switch Rules safe operation machine tools Know operate tool before use read directions toolsuch lathehas optional safety equipment consider buying Bandsaws have tendency throw blade break near weld Find industrial supplier such DoAII go visit Explain what doing can supply tools blades needs did meand Im glad found sources goodies Spend much can afford order get quality item will work better last longer Dont wear loose garments get caught machinery Have telephone installed convenient un obstructed spotand have emergency numbers posted next fire police ambulance protect eyes get pair safety glasses chip shields use youre working kind machine tool Drugs drinking etc medica tions alter pain tolerance affect various vital functionstry work before taking alert safe must have occasional snort leave shop relax someplace else also true certain Class narcoticsincluding leafs kind Smoking using volatile materials stupid deadly dangerous Use unlit pipe pacifier Rags things Never leave solvent-soaked rags open container Dont reuse rags cheap oily ones need special cleaning expensive Put used blades other sharp implements container ownand dispose accordingly trash man will appreciate Miscellaneous Wouldnt drill press look better cover just think safetied youd able invite special someone shop help out hobby join us participationor both Hmmm waywhen last time vacuumed walls ceiling shop Dust enemymessy toxic explosive Just remember flying field isnt place safety Enjoy hobbybe safe home away Next month topic will Safety RC Flying Field Ive number letters subject Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers indicates club could set standard us Back April 1981 issue asked direct correspondence use via AMA HQ because looked like about change residence Instead have changed plans looks like will stay put least awhile So once again ask letters subject Safety should sent old address Jo/in Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 FLY SAFELY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/08
Page Numbers: 10, 12
QAUUET ~LtILI1 COMES FIRST Lets safe workshop too 0 John Preston OUR TOPIC month Safety Workshop case wondering topic chosen because incident broken drill bit see June column rather because received complete dis cussion subject Jim Coplan Jim hails Pittsburgh area Pennsylvania primarily CL modeler However before turning over column Jim article Gold Coast Flyer editors Art Charlotte Johnson subject Hot Transmitters worthy note reads follows Irv Allison checked transmitter just removed cabinet home did work found wiring inside burnt up battery cells exploded apparently shorted Out just sitting shelf fortunately did set house fire Mario Yederlinic similar experience out field day Ni-cads produce lot heat direct short ago heard incident inwhich alleged brand new radio just purchased still its box set fire station wagon time story seemed difficult believe now wonder readers have similar experiences wed interested hear now over Jim Coplan look inner sanctumThe Workshop Lets look around ol workshop Stacks balsa cans partially-used paint tubes bottles glue power tools covers Over corner furnace filter clogged balsa dust ductwork furniture upstairs getting coated white brown yuck Maybe furnace its neighbor hot water heater emit muffled pop bang now thenespecially youre painting model sounds like workshop whether its basement room garage its time make safety assessment clean up buy safety equipment find ways decreasing hazards yourself loved ones Ive worked up series safety tips workshop dont mean imply necessary should consider respect own situation Painting shop located within 25 ft furnace interven ing walls cold air returns problem areas Put filters themat workshop end Also seal holes joists ductwork pipes exit shop area Youve got control paint fumes go Painting near live furnace hot water heater gas oil just plain asking fire explosion Dust also potential fire hazard well doubtful addition quality finish have just put model Clean up often Buy shop vac use Install some type hooded ventilator painting areamaybe used range hood exhaust vented outside through wall like dryer vent make sure blower motor enclosed explosion proot filter inlet fiberglass type OK protect lungs low-cost answer buy box 3M dust particle masks cheaper box charcoal-filter-type respirator painting youre considering painting Imron ofthe similar types two-part polyurethane finishes must have double filter coupled air supply line full booth set-up according Dupont Electricity Since Im consultant electrical electronics industry have concern following area may seem silly some However shop wired extension cordsyour homeowners insurance carrier going very unhappy 1981 National Electrical Code has set standards deal hazardous damp locations whole think hangar should powered its own circuit breaker two preferred have number machine tools use hangar garage area should have ground fault interrupter type breaker double-insul ated tools have known fall cords have known leakmainly extensiontypes damp would well cautious about recharging types battery systems toowhether theyre sealed Need wiring couple remedies can install yourself easiest use powerstrip mounted backsplash workbench its boxes several plug receptacles built usually have switches control outlet builtin fuse circuit breaker connect thing house outlets integral cord plug supplied also Wiremold prewired metal duct having series outlets built comes stock sizes may cut fit special needs meant wired circuit breaker panelyou should get wiring permit have installation inspected tools need install hacksaw drill screwdriver tape measure First Aid tell youve modeler long time youve never cut yourself drilled through fingers drill bit Im afraid Id have say Baloney Youd better keep minimum first aid kit around small box ofBandaids merthiolate fresh alcohol package gauze Youd better have re chargeable fire extinguisher smoke shop solder torch Storage Keep palnt solvent fuel sealed containers store relatively cool dry place volatility level products controlled part temperature closer floor actually being floor better Lighting will want bright glare-free evenly distributed light youre using 100 watt bulb youre wasting energy getting Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation WHAT S THE YELLING ABOUT IN HERE HERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTU DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I well FUELyou New high film strength lubricant power engine life quolily ingredientsI ochon cut varnish 1K I II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & FrIday 9I L - day93a-600 Sunday 1200-500- - 2 Model Aviation sufficient light hardware stores sell utility 4-ft flourescent strips under $15 come light tubes plus cord hook up light socket usually switch Rules safe operation machine tools Know operate tool before use read directions toolsuch lathehas optional safety equipment consider buying Bandsaws have tendency throw blade break near weld Find industrial supplier such DoAII go visit Explain what doing can supply tools blades needs did meand Im glad found sources goodies Spend much can afford order get quality item will work better last longer Dont wear loose garments get caught machinery Have telephone installed convenient un obstructed spotand have emergency numbers posted next fire police ambulance protect eyes get pair safety glasses chip shields use youre working kind machine tool Drugs drinking etc medica tions alter pain tolerance affect various vital functionstry work before taking alert safe must have occasional snort leave shop relax someplace else also true certain Class narcoticsincluding leafs kind Smoking using volatile materials stupid deadly dangerous Use unlit pipe pacifier Rags things Never leave solvent-soaked rags open container Dont reuse rags cheap oily ones need special cleaning expensive Put used blades other sharp implements container ownand dispose accordingly trash man will appreciate Miscellaneous Wouldnt drill press look better cover just think safetied youd able invite special someone shop help out hobby join us participationor both Hmmm waywhen last time vacuumed walls ceiling shop Dust enemymessy toxic explosive Just remember flying field isnt place safety Enjoy hobbybe safe home away Next month topic will Safety RC Flying Field Ive number letters subject Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers indicates club could set standard us Back April 1981 issue asked direct correspondence use via AMA HQ because looked like about change residence Instead have changed plans looks like will stay put least awhile So once again ask letters subject Safety should sent old address Jo/in Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 FLY SAFELY