Spontaneous steel wool combustion - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T21:19:42Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/spontaneous-steel-wool-combustion?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A100743&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noprobably so, but it's not nea…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-20:2177249:Comment:1007432013-01-20T15:28:41.551ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
<p>probably so, but it's not nearly as James Bond-ish! </p>
<p>probably so, but it's not nearly as James Bond-ish! </p> I used to work at Manny's mus…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-20:2177249:Comment:1008552013-01-20T14:06:55.571ZEvan Gluckhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EvanGluck
<p>I used to work at Manny's music in the 90's, one day we were closing up and I noticed the guitar repair closet smoking.</p>
<p>Steel wool + 9 volt battery = bad. Since then whenever I throw out 9 volt batteries I tape over the contacts with strong tape to make sure it does not happen in my shop. Glad I looked back when we were locking up that night!</p>
<p>I used to work at Manny's music in the 90's, one day we were closing up and I noticed the guitar repair closet smoking.</p>
<p>Steel wool + 9 volt battery = bad. Since then whenever I throw out 9 volt batteries I tape over the contacts with strong tape to make sure it does not happen in my shop. Glad I looked back when we were locking up that night!</p> I am a volunteer on a tall sh…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-20:2177249:Comment:1008512013-01-20T13:38:05.771ZEd Minchhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EdMinch
<p>I am a volunteer on a tall ship. If you put a piece of steel wool in a cannon when you fire it, you get a spectacular display of sparks.</p>
<p>I am a volunteer on a tall ship. If you put a piece of steel wool in a cannon when you fire it, you get a spectacular display of sparks.</p> Murray, this is a staple at…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-20:2177249:Comment:1008462013-01-20T10:22:54.873ZKerry Krishnahttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/KerryKrishna
<p> Murray, this is a staple at cabins in places that can go wayyyy down in temperatures. The stuff is usually sitting with kindling already in the fireplace, and steel wool and a 9volt on either side of it. These things have saved lives in the North many times. </p>
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<p> Murray, this is a staple at cabins in places that can go wayyyy down in temperatures. The stuff is usually sitting with kindling already in the fireplace, and steel wool and a 9volt on either side of it. These things have saved lives in the North many times. </p>
<p></p> ..."one of the items is a "fi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-20:2177249:Comment:1008412013-01-20T09:55:50.695ZMurray MacLeodhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MurrayMacLeod
<p>..."<em>one of the items is a "fire starter" kit, consisting of 0000 steel wool, a can of Zippo lighter fluid and a 9v battery</em>"...</p>
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<p>I am intrigued, Mike ....a simple cigarette lighter and a couple of newspapers wouldn't achieve the same objective ?</p>
<p>..."<em>one of the items is a "fire starter" kit, consisting of 0000 steel wool, a can of Zippo lighter fluid and a 9v battery</em>"...</p>
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<p>I am intrigued, Mike ....a simple cigarette lighter and a couple of newspapers wouldn't achieve the same objective ?</p> All very good info! Its a goo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-19:2177249:Comment:1008372013-01-19T20:36:49.510ZRETRORODhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RETROROD
<p>All very good info! Its a good reminder. Something we don't think about....until disaster strikes, unfortunately.</p>
<p>All very good info! Its a good reminder. Something we don't think about....until disaster strikes, unfortunately.</p> ..thanks for this info, I'll…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-19:2177249:Comment:1008342013-01-19T20:30:46.853Zonewenthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/onewent
<p>..thanks for this info, I'll change how I store mine..Tom</p>
<p>..thanks for this info, I'll change how I store mine..Tom</p> Had it catch from stray spark…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-19:2177249:Comment:1008312013-01-19T18:17:33.842ZSteve Bettesworthhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/SteveBettesworth
<p>Had it catch from stray sparks when grinding. I now keep a fire blanket and extinguisher in the shed.</p>
<p>Had it catch from stray sparks when grinding. I now keep a fire blanket and extinguisher in the shed.</p> Good advice and thanks for th…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-19:2177249:Comment:1006422013-01-19T17:52:20.404ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
<p>Good advice and thanks for the safety reminder. As an aside, I carry a fairly well-stocked emergency kit in my truck ... and one of the items is a "fire starter" kit, consisting of 0000 steel wool, a can of Zippo lighter fluid and a 9v battery... (yes, all in separate containers:) Never had to use it, but there she sits. </p>
<p>Good advice and thanks for the safety reminder. As an aside, I carry a fairly well-stocked emergency kit in my truck ... and one of the items is a "fire starter" kit, consisting of 0000 steel wool, a can of Zippo lighter fluid and a 9v battery... (yes, all in separate containers:) Never had to use it, but there she sits. </p> Hello,
Just to add to another…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-19:2177249:Comment:1008272013-01-19T14:44:46.397ZMichael P. Lemieuxhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MichaelPLemieux
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Just to add to another danger of steel wool is a 9 volt battery. Be careful when throwing steel wool in to your trash container then disposing of a 9 volt battery. If the batteries + and - touch the steel wool, FIRE. I always wrap the 9 volt in duct tape before deposing of it. Unfortunately my town has no recycling for batteries. Just a thought.</p>
<p>Mike </p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Just to add to another danger of steel wool is a 9 volt battery. Be careful when throwing steel wool in to your trash container then disposing of a 9 volt battery. If the batteries + and - touch the steel wool, FIRE. I always wrap the 9 volt in duct tape before deposing of it. Unfortunately my town has no recycling for batteries. Just a thought.</p>
<p>Mike </p>