Love of lathes.

[Retired]

Hi,

Many thanks Big Al for this information. I'm aware of explosion risks regarding working underground.

I was always under the impression that the paint/thinners steel enclosures at work weren't explosion proof as such but that being fully enclosed this would in effect limit oxygen supply in an ignition rather like a blanket being placed over a fire?

When I use the compressor and spray gun to spray paint I always do this in the garage entrance with both doors wide open hence I've always complained that the weather prevents me paint spraying most of the year? The compressor is wheeled onto the driveway out of harms way and also to prevent clogging the filters; I wear a respirator for safety and don't spray two pack paints at home.

One thing I really do dislike doing is changing small gas canisters on my blowlamp; even if done outside the smell lingers for ages and worries me. Many years ago I owned "Portapak" cutting/welding gear but decided this was too dangerous to have hanging around in the garage; the prices have increased since those days?

http://boconlineshop.com/shop/en/uk/boc-portapak#

BOC bottles are rental only and not cheap.

Any smell of gas or thinners etc requires immediate investigation ensuring lots of ventilation; even wearing woolen clothes can be highly dangerous due to static discharge. Gas and fumes are just so dangerous and it would be extremely foolhardy of anyone to take chances.

Kind regards, Col.