Great tools! They’re there to make our work a little bit easier. Too bad with the injury. Accidents do happen, but many of them can indeed be avoided. We live and learn!
My injury could and should have been avoided. Anyway it could have been worse and I learned a good lesson. The rivet header is working out well for me. Thanks.
I need to make a couple very small changes otherwise this rivet header system is better than what I was using previously. My knuckle still hurts which for me is good - a good reminder to learn my lesson. Thanks.
Watching you re-arrange the rivet tools at around the 6:30 mark - I do this as well - I like to feel the stuff I make. freshly made tools just feel "nice"!
Those abrasive wheels are dangerous. I have personal experience.....I'm surprise the ER didn't throw a suture in that laceration. You must have not nicked the joint capsule!! Great to hear. You always come up with some new avenue for tooling. Great post Glen. Keep a look out for any signs of infection!!
I took so long to go to the hospital that they said it didn't need any stitches at that point. My knuckle still hurts (really) and it's weeks later. I'll avoid using a cutoff disc when possible. Thanks.
Dang Glen,,,, thankfully all that happened was a swollen hand and some leakage. Gotta watch out for those cutoff wheels and side pressure causing the wheel to bend. Digging the rivet tool. Great idea. I saw someone had a jig they used a radial end mill to give it more meat on the head.
The cut… Direct pressure till it stops bleeding then use half the sticky part of the bandaid to hold the cut together and another bandaid on top as normal to catch any blood that seeps through.. As usual for those of use who work with our hands alot… duct tape if no bandaid around..😂 yep I learn my lesson about using the cutting wheel without a guard only at the time I was using a steel metal cutting wheel which was directional but I’ve never used one before I didn’t know it and they were the directions so it caught and tried to drag my hand in with it so after many many years of working without guards, I put the guard back on for at least the cutting wheels, and usually when we are some type of gloves and always wear some type of eye protection, and prefer an impact resistant full face shield. I will admit, I still don’t have a guard on the grinder, and I actually did grind off a finger print a few months ago but hey, I still have nine other fingers and the 10th one healed… 😎 fine line between stupid and stubborn Nice tool.
Very well said - a fine line between needing a cold drink after work and needing medical assistance... I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc on the angle grinder when possible. Anyway, thanks for all the good advice.
It's really cool to see a Master at work, I'm here in Brazil enjoying every minute of his art, congratulations, when you like what you do, the final product is great! By the way, what material are these support and guide templates made of? A big hug !!!!
You will just need to start putting the guard back on your power tools. Looking at the quality of the tong design now com paired to the ones I purchased all those years ago. they are 100% improved on the design as they look like production tools. Keep up the good work.
I often feel apologetic for previous renditions of tongs, etc. - stuff that I feel I've improved over time. But I guess that's natural with hand made items. Thanks for your support.
Safety Coordinator wasn't there today I presume. Use a Portaband ™ to cut most things. A Dynabrade ™for most others. A flap disc for finishing and removal of light imperfections.
Excellent reliable method to forge rivets, good thinking. Sorry to see the angle grinder conspiracy to injure operators is now international; mine has tried to kill me three times, even with the guard on.
Thinking about the grinder mishap: did the disc bind because the grinder was fixed and couldnt pull itself forward out of the kerf? I was thinking of making a jig for getting square cuts in large stock, but maybe I should just go buy an abrasive chop saw lol. Edit: Just noticed everyone is talking about the "death wheel", sorry for being another voice in the crowd lol! Lovely video regardless, you really are a toolmaker.
My cut was veering to one side and I tried to fight the direction the tool wanted to take - stupid on my part. I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc when possible. Thanks.
Using a disc cutter or grinder without the guard will often result in hand injuries or worse. It could of hit you in the face. That is why they are fitted with one. Hopefully lesson learnt. By the way enjoy your video's.
Just FMI, how long after the angle grinder attacked you did you go to the hospital? From my old ER eyes that slice looked like it needed a stich or two, if you got there within 3 hours.
It was a day later and so the wound has closed enough so they said no stitches were needed. I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc whenever possible. Thanks.
My god put a guard on that grinder! So incredibly dangerous. I don't know why so many Americans take the guards off. Here in the UK its a BIG no no! Cool video 👍 apart from the grinder
I like the style of it with the collar, it keeps everything nice and straight. Thanks for the video Glen.
It does help improve accuracy. With a few minor changes this rivet header system is very good. Thanks.
Great tools! They’re there to make our work a little bit easier.
Too bad with the injury. Accidents do happen, but many of them can indeed be avoided. We live and learn!
My injury could and should have been avoided. Anyway it could have been worse and I learned a good lesson. The rivet header is working out well for me. Thanks.
I love this idea for consistency in riveting
This rivet header is better than my previous versions. Thanks.
Nice take on making rivet heading more consistent. Thank you
This style rivet header is working out well for me. Enjoying using it. Thanks.
Another nice idea Glen. I like it.
I'm enjoying using this rivet header system. Thanks.
Yet another brilliant idea 💡, sorry for your ✋️, hope it heals fast with no future problems with it!
I need to make a couple very small changes otherwise this rivet header system is better than what I was using previously. My knuckle still hurts which for me is good - a good reminder to learn my lesson. Thanks.
Watching you re-arrange the rivet tools at around the 6:30 mark - I do this as well - I like to feel the stuff I make. freshly made tools just feel "nice"!
Top stuff. I am going to have a go at making a set. Hope your had is healing up.
That worked really well. Bout the other part, live and learn.
I'm lucky where the disc hit me. It still hurts weeks later but could have been worse. The rivet header is working out well for me. Thanks.
I want to try making those. Maybe when it cools off. If it's ok with you
Dude! That was close. Hope your hand is better. Like that setup
I was lucky. My knuckle still hurts weeks later but it could have been far worse. The rivet header system is working out well. Thanks.
Innovative intelligence... love it.
I enjoy using this rivet header - a good tool... Thanks for all.
Those abrasive wheels are dangerous. I have personal experience.....I'm surprise the ER didn't throw a suture in that laceration. You must have not nicked the joint capsule!! Great to hear. You always come up with some new avenue for tooling. Great post Glen. Keep a look out for any signs of infection!!
I took so long to go to the hospital that they said it didn't need any stitches at that point. My knuckle still hurts (really) and it's weeks later. I'll avoid using a cutoff disc when possible. Thanks.
Dang Glen,,,, thankfully all that happened was a swollen hand and some leakage. Gotta watch out for those cutoff wheels and side pressure causing the wheel to bend. Digging the rivet tool. Great idea. I saw someone had a jig they used a radial end mill to give it more meat on the head.
I'm lucky I only hurt my hand... This rivet header is working out well for me. Thanks.
lucky it went towards your hand and not into your face, nice set of rivitations
I'm very lucky indeed. That was my first thought... Thanks.
Nice cut! I did the same a couple weeks ago with a cut off disc that exploded. No injuries, but a pice hit my safety glasses hard.
The cut… Direct pressure till it stops bleeding then use half the sticky part of the bandaid to hold the cut together and another bandaid on top as normal to catch any blood that seeps through..
As usual for those of use who work with our hands alot… duct tape if no bandaid around..😂
yep I learn my lesson about using the cutting wheel without a guard only at the time I was using a steel metal cutting wheel which was directional but I’ve never used one before I didn’t know it and they were the directions so it caught and tried to drag my hand in with it so after many many years of working without guards, I put the guard back on for at least the cutting wheels, and usually when we are some type of gloves and always wear some type of eye protection, and prefer an impact resistant full face shield.
I will admit, I still don’t have a guard on the grinder, and I actually did grind off a finger print a few months ago but hey, I still have nine other fingers and the 10th one healed… 😎 fine line between stupid and stubborn
Nice tool.
Very well said - a fine line between needing a cold drink after work and needing medical assistance... I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc on the angle grinder when possible. Anyway, thanks for all the good advice.
After cleaning the wound a little crazy glue from a fresh bottle can keep it closed in a pinch
I never thought of that. That might also disinfect... Thanks for sharing.
It's really cool to see a Master at work, I'm here in Brazil enjoying every minute of his art, congratulations, when you like what you do, the final product is great! By the way, what material are these support and guide templates made of? A big hug !!!!
You will just need to start putting the guard back on your power tools. Looking at the quality of the tong design now com paired to the ones I purchased all those years ago. they are 100% improved on the design as they look like production tools. Keep up the good work.
I often feel apologetic for previous renditions of tongs, etc. - stuff that I feel I've improved over time. But I guess that's natural with hand made items. Thanks for your support.
Safety Coordinator wasn't there today I presume. Use a Portaband ™ to cut most things. A Dynabrade ™for most others. A flap disc for finishing and removal of light imperfections.
Yeah, I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc on an angle grinder as much as possible. Thanks for the suggestions.
No. Use a lathe to machine off 0.050 inch - or more or less.
Excellent reliable method to forge rivets, good thinking. Sorry to see the angle grinder conspiracy to injure operators is now international; mine has tried to kill me three times, even with the guard on.
I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc on my angle grinder whenever possible. My knuckle still hurts and it's weeks later. Thanks.
there is a video from torbjörn åhman about punch lube and it's wildly impressive, like honestly space age
also good work
I will try that punch lube video out. This rivet header is working out for me better than my previous versions. Thanks.
nice, i like this ideal
Thanks for watching.
I am glad you were not injury was not worse interesting tool
Me too, could have been a lot worse. Thanks.
Thinking about the grinder mishap: did the disc bind because the grinder was fixed and couldnt pull itself forward out of the kerf? I was thinking of making a jig for getting square cuts in large stock, but maybe I should just go buy an abrasive chop saw lol.
Edit: Just noticed everyone is talking about the "death wheel", sorry for being another voice in the crowd lol! Lovely video regardless, you really are a toolmaker.
My cut was veering to one side and I tried to fight the direction the tool wanted to take - stupid on my part. I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc when possible. Thanks.
That’s going to ouch for a long while done I did that with gloves on.🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸
It's weeks later and my knuckle still hurts. Anyway, the rivet header is working out well. Thanks.
There's a reason that they call it a death wheel!
I can see the reason behind that name. I'm lucky... Thanks.
Using a disc cutter or grinder without the guard will often result in hand injuries or worse. It could of hit you in the face. That is why they are fitted with one. Hopefully lesson learnt. By the way enjoy your video's.
ممتاز جدا جدا شكرا لك 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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At 5:58 "Please don't be dumb like me." Not dumb - more experienced!
I sure have a lot of experience with being dumb! Thanks for watching.
Just FMI, how long after the angle grinder attacked you did you go to the hospital? From my old ER eyes that slice looked like it needed a stich or two, if you got there within 3 hours.
It was a day later and so the wound has closed enough so they said no stitches were needed. I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc whenever possible. Thanks.
Hi Glen,Any future plans of offering these for sale on your website?
I'm not sure I'll list these rivets headers for sale on my website but I may offer this sort of tool if folks directly want to purchase. Thanks.
What steel are you using for the tooling? Just mild steel?
This rivet header is medium carbon steel (1045). Thanks for watching.
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My god put a guard on that grinder! So incredibly dangerous. I don't know why so many Americans take the guards off. Here in the UK its a BIG no no!
Cool video 👍 apart from the grinder
The guard is a hindrance to so many operations but yeah, it's there for a reason... Thanks for watching.
OMG, dude, please be more careful! Or next time your glorious Hairy Hand might become a bit less glorious and a lot more useless.
No doubt I need to proceed with caution. Thanks.