1999 - Volume #23, Issue #3, Page #09
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Readers Respond To Exploding Toolbar Story
I run a small shop here in Colorado. I've never had a problem with a toolbar explosion but I can see how it could happen. In my opinion, the best thing to do if you're worried about it is to use a hydraulic press to punch a hole in the bar to let the gasses escape. A punch ordinarily does not create a spark. Manufacturers should leave vent holes to allow gases and moisture to escape. (Darman Fast, Cedar Edge, Colo.)Click here to download page story appeared in.
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