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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 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. | 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 of nails. |
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| A. '''''This demonstration requires two people to lower volunteer onto bed.''''' | A. '''''This demonstration requires three people: one brave volunteer and two people to assist the volunteer onto and off of the bed.''''' |
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| 2. Have volunteer stand with back to bed, feet about 6'' from base | 2. Have volunteer stand with back to bed, feet about 6" from base |
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| 10. Remove any debris from the bed and the volunteer. | 10. Remove any debris from the bed and the volunteer |
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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 of nails.
Equipment |
Location |
ID Number |
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Large Bed of Nails |
ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2 |
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Small Bed of Nails |
ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2 |
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Cinder Blocks |
ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2 |
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Safety shield |
Rode and Tack Cabinet |
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Important Setup Notes:
This demonstration requires three people: one brave volunteer and two people to assist the volunteer onto and off of the 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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