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Originally Posted by Rob
I do not feel comfortable handling large 70 degree CRT's like these either. The imploding glass can do a lot of damage to the person carrying the tube if it goes thump. You really should wear eye protection or better a full face shield, a leather welder's apron or coat and gauntlet gloves IMO.
One tube that really frightens me is the 27 inch B&W in my 1953 Admiral.
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It can be scary... I've been lucky; never had one totally blow up in my face. But when I did the cataract removal (heat gun method) job, I wore my motocross gear, including helmet, chest protector & Kevlar neck brace. A welding apron would be good as an alternative, but the throat is probably the most important to protect. Other things coming to mind would be a goalie helmet & armor... At least wrap your neck with a piece of heavy canvas, etc.
The chances of an electrolytic cap exploding and putting an eye out are probably a lot better than having a tube implode and slice you up, but neither sounds like much fun.
Charles