N. Thornton wrote:
Andy Hall wrote in message . ..

I have a Senco framing nailer which I have set up to only fire in the
first mode, which is always carefully maintained, used with utmost
care and with the recommended protective gear. Used with respect,
these are very useful tools, but not forgiving of the careless.

I cant imagine what kind of gear would protect against one of those
shooting you - bullet proof suit?

About as much use as a chocolate teapot.

They are typically not very knife resistant, and a nail would seem
ideal to go right through.
(admittedly, the head might stop, if it's large enough)
I think the ceramic inserts that go in some vests might be of some
limited use in protection.

"Royal Melbourne Hospital neurosurgeons removed the nail in a delicate
four-hour operation even though Shorten, who was expected to make a
full recovery, had offered to take the nail out with a pair of
pliers."

Now thats what I call diy!

Someone remind me of the name of the worker in the US that got
a 1" bar blown through his skull, lived and kept working (for a bit,
having severe personality problems).
Was it the construction of the Hoover dam, or a railroad tunnel?