This is a great, fun hobby. But we should never lose sight of the fact that it can be dangerous, and actually lethal. Please take a moment to read the very sad local story that happened this weekend nearby.
Safety first: always, always use redundant safety systems when working under a car. Please.
NEVER trust a jack. Chock the wheels. Use several sturdy jack stands under safe, strong jack points. Watch for weak, rusted areas. I like to throw a spare tire/rim under an upraised wheel... just to give me that little extra margin of safety, should all else fail. It happens.
The article below was on the front page of the local paper today. He was changing the oil on his BMW. 21 years old. I don't care how strong you are, very few of us can bench press a car off of your chest. I know I can't. And I don't ever want that opportunity to prove I can't.
Waterford man died doing what he loved most
Stay safe.
Safety first: always, always use redundant safety systems when working under a car. Please.
NEVER trust a jack. Chock the wheels. Use several sturdy jack stands under safe, strong jack points. Watch for weak, rusted areas. I like to throw a spare tire/rim under an upraised wheel... just to give me that little extra margin of safety, should all else fail. It happens.
The article below was on the front page of the local paper today. He was changing the oil on his BMW. 21 years old. I don't care how strong you are, very few of us can bench press a car off of your chest. I know I can't. And I don't ever want that opportunity to prove I can't.
Waterford man died doing what he loved most
Stay safe.
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