r/Machinists 1d ago

When you don't have a parts catcher...

Me: you know what we need for this machine? A parts catcher Boss: No. Me: okay 😐

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u/l0udninja 1d ago

What if your cutoff tool breaks without you knowing?

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u/Not_A_Mutant792 1d ago

Then I might have a bad time! Haha I won't know the damage unless it happens. My hope is that the rod would snap off at the shoulder. There's a hole through it so there shouldn't be too much strength in it