Scars are cool, right?

Stump_Branch said:

Had gloves on, loading the stove, used forarm to nudge the door open a bit more...didnt feel it at first, all I heard was a sizzle...ouch

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Hahaha, I've come close to doing the exact same thing! But luckily I always seem to remember just centimeters from touching the door with my elbow. I then get that nervous oh crap look on my face followed by the Holy $h*t that was close look and exhale. haha. I use these gloves http://www.harborfreight.com/welding-gloves-39664.html For under $5.00 cant beat them. I have even picked up hot coals with them (quickly) without an issue. My only hope is that I never forget to put the gloves on before picking up a hot coal.

Chicks dig scars.

I've burned myself a couple times but the worst was when I was outside doing stuff one day and went into the basement to throw a few pieces of wood in the stove really quick. In my haste I didn't take off my brand new jacket and got a nice burn on the sleeve right above the wrist. Will never do that again.

Haven't gotten bitten by the stove yet this year. Usually use the welders gloves while going in through the side door. But always try to just get that quick one or two pieces in without the gloves and end up with the burn lines on the forearm.

I don't wear gloves but have been thinking about getting a pair. Reading some of these posts might get me to buy them sooner rather than later.

Thanks for the reminder. I have been using my gloves for barbecuing (Weber smoker, Weber kettle, Weber gas grill - is there a theme here?) Forgot that I originally bought them for the fireplace insert after being reminded that experience is "the best" teacher. Apparently, experience is not so good at building long term memories (as it used to be).

The trend I note here, is like my own experience, in that a great number of us have acquired a scar or two on our forearms, from making contact with the ridge of the stove opening, whilst loading wood.

Interesting common bond.

-Nutmegger1957

Chicks dig scars.