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Old 26th Mar 2019, 8:40 pm   #98
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Default Re: Show us your drills!

It is fair to point out that any 240v appliance can be lethal! used in the wrong way. I think I hardy need to say this to a group of people enthusiastic about old tech. Make sure the case is earthed, use an rcb, don't stand in a puddle, etc. A bad experience, Kevin, can of course lead to aversion (I ate a pumpkin part of which was mouldy and spent the night throwing up, and have since been put off the taste of pumpkin ... but avoiding pumpkin is not the issue). Many metal drills were used safely and heavily for many years and the build quailty is outstanding. There you go. Just use your wits.
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