I killed a Pepsi

[jacon12]

While working on some trackwork this morning I needed to use my railnippers to cut off about a quarter inch of track.
And I did.
Immediately upon making the cut I heard a thwziiiiiiiiiingggg pssssstttttttt and looking up saw a nearby can of Pepsi spewing the beverage out in an almost straight line. The cut piece of track had pierced the can and it was going all over everything so I grabbed it and took it outside the room.
Tracklaying can be dangerous work.
I do always remember to close my eyes and turn my head when making a cut.......
Jarrell

 

[grande man]

Kinda underscores the need for eye protection, eh?

 

[jacon12]

Kinda underscores the need for eye protection, eh?

I think I may need a welder's helmet with mask.
Jarrell

 

[NZRMac]

NASA got any spare suits??

Ken.

 

[karol]

I heard that pepsi works nearly as acid . so it can be useful in soldering. Have you cleaned the tracks?

 

[jbaakko]

Coke is good for cleaning battery terminals on car batteries

 

[chrismoore93]

UH oh, lol! Thats kinda weird how that happens I guess eye protection would be good

 

[RexHea]

Along with eye protection, it is best to cup your hand over the cut. Also, watch out for trimming piano wire used with Tortoise. The ends will take off like a bullet and do just as much damage.

 

[Railphotog]

Did you call in Pepsi CSI???

 

[jacon12]

That thing took off like a rocket. I think I will drape a little piece of cloth or something over it from now on.
Jarrell