Random questions to which you seek an answer

[zhivago]

@Matt I'd rock a swatch watch if I had one laying around…

[Matt]

I have a couple that work and I wear them.  I have a clear one that works very well with my tattoos.    I’m just not sure what to do with this one.  It’s old school and is clearly a statement piece from its era, but functionally it’s garbage.

[Sage954]

I would think you could replace the movement or have it repaired.

[Matt]

Alas Swatches we’re designed to be disposable.  They’re laser sealed and do not have any known servicing providers.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Do you guys that use chainsaws and weed whackers hands shake for a while after you use them? It is like I have Parkinson's right now… My hands are shaking like crazy

[Chris]

It's called Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome when it gets severe and it's a really common problem for people who spend hundreds or thousands of hours using vibrating equipment. Even barbers can develop tremors from using clippers.

[LewisStonehouse]

@Filthy yeah keep an eye on that. I've done a little bit of hand arm vibration assessment work in the past where you strap a little accelerometer to the persons arm and calculate their exposure. It's not my fortay in the exciting world of acoustics, but there's a few measures which can help, namely:

• make sure tools are properly maintained (sharp blades etc.)
• take regular breaks and massage your hands to encourage blood flow
• limit the amount of time you spend using vibratory tools by breaking up work with other jobs
• do not overgrip the tool
• make sure you're warm and dry whilst working

You can cause permanent damage fairly easily so be careful!

[hairydangler]

Well this will be news to The Wonderful Lorie Love!

@Chris:

It's called Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome when it gets severe and it's a really common problem for people who spend hundreds or thousands of hours using vibrating equipment. Even barbers can develop tremors from using clippers.

[dinobarnesberlin]

[Matt]

@LewisStonehouse:

@Filthy yeah keep an eye on that. I've done a little bit of hand arm vibration assessment work in the past where you strap a little accelerometer to the persons arm and calculate their exposure. It's not my fortay in the exciting world of acoustics, but there's a few measures which can help, namely:

• make sure tools are properly maintained (sharp blades etc.)
• take regular breaks and massage your hands to encourage blood flow
• limit the amount of time you spend using vibratory tools by breaking up work with other jobs
• do not overgrip the tool
• make sure you're warm and dry whilst working

You can cause permanent damage fairly easily so be careful!

I’ve been doing some “hand-arm vibration assessment” since I was about 13.  I agree, never overgrip your tool.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Oh great figures it's something permanently harmful. It's been happening for years now.

[LewisStonehouse]

@Matt there's always one  ::)

@Filthy sure it'll be fine mate, but maybe something to raise with the bossmen

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

I'm the boss man. It happens when I am using my weed whacker, pole saw, and chainsaw. I'm not going to worry about it.

[LewisStonehouse]

Ah fair enough. Yep don't worry about it, sit back, relax, and enjoy the FY21 presentation

[Chris]

Haraki started Iron Heart in 2003, right?

[Alex]

2002

[Giles]

That'd be why it's our 20th anniversary next year….

[Chris]

Yeah, that's what I was trying to remember. Obviously, I'm not paying appropriate attention. 

[vaquero357]

…my custom Wesco boots have been being built for the last two weeks according to my account. Anyone know how long it takes to build a custom Wesco boot from first stitch to completion?

...I didn't pop for the expedited build ( they received my order March 4 ) so its been a wait.

...guess I'll find out soon enough, just curious.

[henry_david]

I wanna know the answer to that question as well, @vaquero357 – I'm about to place an order for a pair myself! Which boot you get?