Another safety point is to only use impact or power sockets on impact or
power drivers. Chrome or other hardened sockets can shatter or even have the
chrome plating fly off. Not only are the eyes at risk but these small flying
parts can penetrate the skin and be difficult to remove like splinters. I
once had the top of a 3/8" dowel pin break off from being driven in with a
hammer. Found it two day later when my hand started swelling. X-ray found
the piece in the palm of my hand. Surgery to remove it. I didn't feel it go
in but I won't forget it coming out.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
mike riley
Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2016 9:13 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: striking caution by dennis

You can.t have too many warnings about flying debris! I had to undergo eye
surgery to remove a piece of steel from my cornea acquired in a industrial
setting with safety glasses, gogeles, and a face shield on. The best way is
no impact at all. Take the cotter pins out and have a socket and breaker
bar.  Put it on the passnger side twards the front with the handle on the
ground. Start the engine and slip the clutch in first gear. It will come
off. Alternatively cut the nut off it is false economy to reuse it as the
threads are most likely distorted.Mike