A Thermite Weld in Action
November 3rd, 2009
The linked videos are parts 1 and 2 of a pseudo-documentary where rail workers perform a “complete thermite weld” to connect train tracks. I was a bit surprised by the lack of safety equipment—the workers were manipulating molten metal in short-sleeve shirts. And the guy was pretty nonplussed when the handle of his sledgehammer caught on fire.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/…
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/…
(via Neatorama)
