James1979
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I chuck my rags in the scrap bin. If / when they go up its no problemAnd some wood enhancing oils remain potent for a LONG time on rags.
Burn them all!
I chuck my rags in the scrap bin. If / when they go up its no problemAnd some wood enhancing oils remain potent for a LONG time on rags.
Burn them all!
They don't usually need a video of fire as a reminder though..It will call the fire brigade though ........
You do know that a phone won't put the fire out? right?
Don't know whether this is frowned upon or not but, since discovering the delights of brake cleaner for cleaning pretty much anything I tend to mop up the spillage and then give the residue left on the (metal) bench a quick waft with my calor torch.
I figure that I'd rather it burned off while I was watching it than whenever it felt like it in the future.
'zacklylike a fire break.
You've basically made a lamp wick with the wood and solvent, so no wonder it lit up
But when you actually want to quickly set fire to a piece of wood it takes forever....
As an newbie a few months ago I became aware of the inflammability of Acetone when after cleaning off a piece of ally my right hand fingers started to 'warm up' as the residue of said acetone in my glove caught fire . Didn't think I could move that fast anymore. Funny what you don't think of when you are concentrating.Maybe this is a good time and place to post a warning about brakecleaner?
The chemical in some brake cleaners is Tetrachloroethylene. When this chemical is exposed with excessive heat and argon (used in MIG and TIG welding) it also produces phosgene. It can be fatal with a dose as little as 4 parts per million.
Symptoms can be delayed from 6-48 hours after exposure.
I think I read first hand stories on this forum?
I could well be wrong, but I thought the brake cleaner sold in UK & possibly Europe was safe. It has been discussed before. Someone that knows more than me will be along in a bit.Maybe this is a good time and place to post a warning about brakecleaner?
The chemical in some brake cleaners is Tetrachloroethylene. When this chemical is exposed with excessive heat and argon (used in MIG and TIG welding) it also produces phosgene. It can be fatal with a dose as little as 4 parts per million.
Symptoms can be delayed from 6-48 hours after exposure.
I think I read first hand stories on this forum?
I do the same, leaves a nice patina on the bench too.Don't know whether this is frowned upon or not but, since discovering the delights of brake cleaner for cleaning pretty much anything I tend to mop up the spillage and then give the residue left on the (metal) bench a quick waft with my calor torch.
I figure that I'd rather it burned off while I was watching it than whenever it felt like it in the future.
Supposed to be, anyway also you'll see some brake cleaners advertised as non chlorinated.I could well be wrong, but I thought the brake cleaner sold in UK & possibly Europe was safe. It has been discussed before. Someone that knows more than me will be along in a bit.