Uni-Bit dangers

[cowboyjwc]

I know this one has almost run it's course, but some one mentioned ladders. I have a small 2' aluminum ladder and on it there is a sticker that says "use caution when working near high voltage wires" along with the "do not stand or sit" on the top step.

I think if the wires are that low, then I've got other problems

 

[K8MHZ]

I know this one has almost run it's course, but some one mentioned ladders. I have a small 2' aluminum ladder and on it there is a sticker that says "use caution when working near high voltage wires" along with the "do not stand or sit" on the top step.

I think if the wires are that low, then I've got other problems

Well, I think that everyone should have a ladder like that just in case they think it's OK not to use caution when working near high voltage wires. In addition I would like to see 'use caution while touching the ladder with your tongue in cold weather' and 'not dishwasher safe' as well.

Why not? They put 'may cause drowsiness' on bottles of sleeping pills.

So, did I ever tell you guys about the time I was stripping telephone wire with my teeth and the phone rang?

 

[electricalperson]

So, did I ever tell you guys about the time I was stripping telephone wire with my teeth and the phone rang?

thats one of the things i hate seeing helpers do. i always tell them to use linemens

 

[LarryFine]

Why not? They put 'may cause drowsiness' on bottles of sleeping pills.

And "Caution - flammable!" warnings on boxes of candles.

So, did I ever tell you guys about the time I was stripping telephone wire with my teeth and the phone rang?

I did that years ago - once. Connected the line last after that.

 

[480sparky]

And "Caution - flammable!" warnings on boxes of candles.........

I spotted "Danger-Risk of Electric Shock!" on a defibrillator once.

 

[cowboyjwc]

So, did I ever tell you guys about the time I was stripping telephone wire with my teeth and the phone rang?

Here's your sign! Been there done that.:smile:

We have a sign here in town, that's attached to a traffic signal, that reads "No stopping anytime". One day I just want to blow through it and see how far I could take it in court.

 

[220/221]

I never understood using a unibit for drilling holes. You take out a LOT more material than you have to.

Greenlee 660 kwik change carbide hole saw kit is one of the best tools I've ever owned. 1/2 thru 1 1/2". Very functional and sturdy.

Thanks for the image of hot, sharp steel in your nose.

 

[K8MHZ]

I never understood using a unibit for drilling holes. You take out a LOT more material than you have to.

Greenlee 660 kwik change carbide hole saw kit is one of the best tools I've ever owned. 1/2 thru 1 1/2". Very functional and sturdy.

Thanks for the image of hot, sharp steel in your nose.

I just ordered an 'Ultra Cutter' that looks much like the 660. I was using the Uni-Bit to make a hole for the arbor of a 2" knock out punch. The Uni-Bit was what I had on hand at the time.

So many tools, so little money. When I started in the trade we used ladders and scaffolds instead of lifts and cordless tools were not on the scene yet. The knock out punches that were affordable were wrench driven, not hydraulic. There were no cell phones nor practical two way radios. We made holes in concrete using star chisels and a hammer. Braces and bits were just going out of fashion. The Chicago bender was as good as it got. (Still is in my opinion, mine was built in the 40's and still works like new.) Cool tools have made us much more productive. Just think of the time when all splices had to be soldered and wire did not have insulation on it, paper and shellac or cambric was used.

The hot shaving incident provided a compelling, if not sane, reason to buy more cool stuff. (Cool stuff....was that worthy of being classified as a pun?)

 

[Pullnwire]

while we are at it, let's make large j boxes also without knockouts.
or at least available without them.



randy

Hoffman makes large boxes with no KO's, and my supply house actually stocks them, its a miracle!

 

[iaov]

I agree....

I'll third that!!:smile: