Bed of Nails, 1K30.10

Location:

Floor Item [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]

(attachment photo showing the fully set up demonstration)

Description:

A 2′ by 4.5′ bed of nails is made up of 80d nails placed in a 1" grid. The bed contains 1375 aluminum nails which have been leveled and dulled. A second bed of nails (1.5′ x 2.5′) made up of 425 aluminum nails placed in a 1" grid can be placed on top of the person lying on the larger bed of nails. For extra excitement, break a cinder block that is placed centered and stable, on top of the small bed and in the of the person lying on the bed of nails.

Equipment	Location	ID Number

Large Bed of Nails	ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2
Small Bed of Nails	ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2
Cinder Blocks	ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2
Safety shield	Rode and Tack Cabinet

Important Setup Notes:

This demonstration requires two people to lower volunteer onto bed.

Setup and Procedure:

Place larger bed of nails onto level floor.
Have volunteer stand with back to bed, feet about 6 from base
Have two people, one on either side of the volunteer, grab the arms of the volunteer and slowly lower volunteer onto bed
After volunteer is laying on bed, place provided pillow beneath his or her head
Put face shield on volunteer and put safety glasses on self
Gently place smaller bed of nails nail-side-down on top of the volunteer so that it is stable, centered on the volunteer's torso
Place a board leaning with its bottom on the volunteer's lap leaning onto small bed so that groin is covered
Place cinder block vertically-oriented in a stable position, centered on the bed of nails
With a lite overarm stroke, use sledge hammer to smash cinder block
Remove any debris from the bed and the volunteer.
Gently remove small bed from volunteer
Have two people, one on either side of the volunteer, grab an arm and gently assist the volunteer off the bed of nails

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

Be careful not to drag the nail bed along the volunteer or drag the volunteer along the nail bed. This could scratch the volunteer or tear his or her clothing!
Demonstration may require practice.
Be sure to get permission from the volunteer to perform each stage of the demo
Be sure proper face shield and eye protection are worn.

Demonstration:

Video of demonstration: http://youtu.be/mQZIkO1f7Xg

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References:
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-A 2′ by 4.5′ bed of nails is made up of 80d nails placed in a 1" grid. The bed contains 1375 aluminum nails. A second bed of nails (1.5′ x 2.5′) made up of 425 aluminum nails placed in a 1" grid can be placed on top of the person lying on the larger bed of nails. For extra excitement, break a cinder block that is placed on top of the small bed and in the of the chest/stomach of the person lying on the bed of nails.
+A 2′ by 4.5′ bed of nails is made up of 80d nails placed in a 1" grid. The bed contains 1375 aluminum nails which have been leveled and dulled. A second bed of nails (1.5′ x 2.5′) made up of 425 aluminum nails placed in a 1" grid can be placed on top of the person lying on the larger bed of nails. For extra excitement, break a cinder block that is placed centered and stable, on top of the small bed and in the of the person lying on the bed of nails.
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- A.  '''''This demonstration requires a minimum 24 hour notice.'''''
 *  '''''This demonstration requires LN2'''''
 *  '''''Back-to-Back lectures is NOT possible; We'll do one lecture one day and the other the next day.'''''
+ A.  '''''This demonstration requires two people to lower volunteer onto bed.'''''
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+'''Setup and Procedure:'''
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-. Make a Setup check list.
 1. ...
+. Place larger bed of nails onto level floor.
 2. Have volunteer stand with back to bed, feet about 6'' from base
 3. Have two people, one on either side of the volunteer, grab the arms of the volunteer and slowly lower volunteer onto bed
 4. After volunteer is laying on bed, place provided pillow beneath his or her head
 5. Put face shield on volunteer and put safety glasses on self
 6. Gently place smaller bed of nails nail-side-down on top of the volunteer so that it is stable, centered on the volunteer's torso
 7. Place a board leaning with its bottom on the volunteer's lap leaning onto small bed so that groin is covered
 8. Place cinder block vertically-oriented in a stable position, centered on the bed of nails
 9. With a lite overarm stroke, use sledge hammer to smash cinder block
 10. Remove any debris from the bed and the volunteer.
 11. Gently remove small bed from volunteer
 12. Have two people, one on either side of the volunteer, grab an arm and gently assist the volunteer off the bed of nails
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-. List any Warnings....
 1. Demonstration may require practice.
+. Be careful not to drag the nail bed along the volunteer or drag the volunteer along the nail bed. This could scratch the volunteer or tear his or her clothing!
 2. Demonstration may require practice.
 3. Be sure to get permission from the volunteer to perform each stage of the demo
 4. Be sure proper face shield and eye protection are worn.
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+Video of demonstration: http://youtu.be/mQZIkO1f7Xg
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Bed of Nails, 1K30.10