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04-13-2017, 10:41 AM
This was recently posted on GJ and serves as a good reminder regarding shop safety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0CPhmplHek

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04-14-2017, 08:52 AM
He was so lucky.
I always hang any solvent or oil soaked rags on the edge of the can where they can get lots of air. Didn't realize that linseed oil would spontaneously combust like that. Yikes

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04-14-2017, 10:13 AM
I either hang them on the grinder or over the sink, which they both are only a few inches apart.
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04-14-2017, 10:39 AM
I put mine in a metal can with a lid.
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04-14-2017, 04:01 PM
I do similar to Vinny. Open them up fully so air can circulate around them and drape them over something none combustible.

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04-14-2017, 10:35 PM
I helped with a couple of workshops at Lee Valley Tools last week. We used a mix of linseed oil and beeswax as a finish. All the used brushes were put into a container of water for later disposal. Same warning on the can.
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04-15-2017, 11:08 AM
I hang mine until they get hard, then I trash them.
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04-15-2017, 12:19 PM
Picked this up at Lowes yesterday for $16.  Does not have the convenience of a foot operated lid, but sure seals tight.

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04-15-2017, 08:05 PM
I bought one of their buckets for keeping work cool over by the grinder -- Damn thing leaked.

I notice on this one, it says "dry food or seed"!

Speaking of fire hazards... don't store the steel wool by the grinder.
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04-15-2017, 08:27 PM
(04-15-2017, 08:05 PM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: I bought one of their buckets for keeping work cool over by the grinder -- Damn thing leaked.

I use a poly coffee can.  Does not rust, has a lid and is a good size for small & medium grinders

I notice on this one, it says "dry food or seed"!

Silicone caulking?

Speaking of fire hazards... don't store the steel wool by the grinder.

Or over by the Oxy/fuel set-up.
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