Man hurt using gun to change tyre

Thad E Ginathom · 14th November 2007, 01:26

There was the day I made an extension lead.

First I attached the plug to the end of a real of cable. then I plugged it in so I could measure the required length. After having done so, I cut it to length.

Yes: you're right. I did leave something out!

There was a big bang and the lights went out. And I was very lucky to have (I guess) cut accross live and earth, as I never felt a thing.

Don't we all do some pretty damn stupid things sometimes?

cheap_deal · 14th November 2007, 02:06

shotguns are useless at removing wheel nuts. strategically placed plastic explosive works much much better. what a moron, how could he have NOT known that?

ajitkommini · 14th November 2007, 12:34

C'mon guys, he worked on this for two weeks - I'm sure he exhausted all the standard methods of nut-removal

Seriously though, I wonder what could've caused it to jam so hard. Rust? or damage to the threads while putting it on?

Bass&Trouble · 14th November 2007, 13:50

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Originally Posted by ajitkommini

Man hurt using gun to change tyre

... when all that was needed is a call to our Ishan.

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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	There was the day I made an extension lead. First I attached the plug to the end of a real of cable. then I plugged it in so I could measure the required length. After having done so, I cut it to length. Yes: you're right. I did leave something out! There was a big bang and the lights went out. And I was very lucky to have (I guess) cut accross live and earth, as I never felt a thing. Don't we all do some pretty damn stupid things sometimes?
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14th November 2007, 02:06	#17
cheap_deal BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: unknown Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times	shotguns are useless at removing wheel nuts. strategically placed plastic explosive works much much better. what a moron, how could he have NOT known that?
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14th November 2007, 12:34	#18
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 490 Thanked: 124 Times	C'mon guys, he worked on this for two weeks - I'm sure he exhausted all the standard methods of nut-removal Seriously though, I wonder what could've caused it to jam so hard. Rust? or damage to the threads while putting it on?
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