Re: The dowel of death - SAFETY

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Original poster: "Metlicka Marc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

Denis,
Every hot stick I have used has been made of fiberglass. So i think
yours is the best home brewed version so far.
Take care,
Marc M.

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<BillEaver-at-aol-dot-com>
> 
> Dear list. I would like to inform those who use "bang sticks," "short out
> poles"
> or any other such "do high voltage work but at the end of a long
insulated rod
> of some kind" etc, what I use. Not to get anyone mad or embarrassed or
> emotional and just give the info. I use long fiberglass rod that is . 4 inch
> in dia
> from school curtains. These are the kind that last very well in direct
> sunlight,
> are white, very stiff, and cut with a hack saw with itchy powdered glass
fiber
> coming from the cut. These work very well with me and I check each one with
> the output of an NST first before putting into service. Also while talking
> with a
> High voltage friend of mine that is not on the list about this subject, he
> has told
> me he uses a saw'd off tree trimmers pole since these are made for the
purpose
> of cutting limbs while not being electrocuted. I hope this helps someone.
> Denis Despins
> KC6TRW