AboutErnie Leimkuhler Expertise Questions about Oxy-Acetylene welding/cutting, MIG, TIG, Flux-core, Stick welding,
brazing and soldering, bike frames, air frames, motorcycle frames, structural welding,
pipeline welding.Also questions about Welding Certifications. All questions about
fabrication of metals (stainless steel, steel , aluminum, brass, bronze, copper). Some
questions about underwater welding.
Experience Extensive background in most welding fields. 18 years fabrication of metal theatre scenery, 10 years structural steel, 2 years pipe welding, 10 years as a Welding Instructor at South Seattle Community College, and the Divers Institute of Technology.
12 years Industrial Welding Consultant for fabrication shops in the greater Seattle Area.
11 years Architectural Metal Fabrication.
8 years in Film/TV; SPFX/construction/set-deco/props/.
27 years Blacksmithing.
Organizations American Welding Society - Welding Inspector/Educator
Publications Do a search on google groups for "Ernie Leimkuhler" in the rec.crafts.metalworking and sci.engr.joining.welding groups.
http://www.stagesmith.com/ http://www.metalwebnews.com/
Blacksmith's Gazzette - Anvil Making
Education/Credentials BA Theatre Technology - Purdue University.
Question What safety gear should I wear when using a bench grinder?
Also, do all welders require a special electrical connection or are some fitted with UK standard domestic 13A, 230V plugs?
Thanks for your time.
Answer Safety glasses are a minimum when using any grinder.
If you are doing a lot of grinding then safety glasses and a face shield.
And of course hearing protection.
If you are grinding for long periods I recommend at least a dust mask.
As to AC plugs on welding machines...I haven't a clue what is standard in the UK.
I live in Seattle USA.
I was last in England in 1975, and at 9 years old I wasn't asking about welding power plugs.
I did get to lie down on the heel stone at Stonehenge, but that has nothing to do with welding.
