Thread: Smelly metal

I am also very sorry to hear that news Chris.
Condolences mate.

Phil

Originally Posted by cba_melbourne

Very interesting. I always thought that the smell of cutting steel must be caused by lubricating oil or coolant evaporating. I only noticed a smell when dry cutting metals such as some aluminium castings, like engine pistons.

Different from smell is the "metallic taste" in mouth and nostrils when filing or using emery cloth. Maybe there is a similar explanation for this? Maybe it is an electrolytic reaction (like when chewing Aluminium foil - not that I do that on purpose mind you, but its sometimes attachad to chocolate when not opening the bar carefully...)

Edit: some people (like me) like using silver cutlery for dinner. I believe it has a different "taste" to stainless cutlery. Is this imagination only, or could there be an explanation??

I'm quite sure that some people have sensitive smell and taste receptors. Certainly over the past fifteen years or so I've discovered that I can easily distinguish the difference in taste between a fresh bottle of wine and one that has been opened for a day.

And before anyone asks, yes I've taken a liking to Australian Shiraz and Cabernet's, their just bloody expensive over here !

Originally Posted by cba_melbourne

That must be how you became an expert on smell and taste. My wife had a complete change of taste after chemotherapy. Sadly she passed away two weeks ago.

I am also very sorry to hear that news
My commiserations.

Originally Posted by cba_melbourne

That must be how you became an expert on smell and taste. My wife had a complete change of taste after chemotherapy. Sadly she passed away two weeks ago.

Mate I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family in what must be a tough time for you all.

Apologies also for my poor timing at an attempt of humour.

Simon

CBA Mebourne
Chris
Sorry to hear of the tough news, about your wife.
It must be a difficult time for you.
One never really gets over a loss like this, but my hope is that you get through.
regards
Bruce

This is a bit O/T but years ago I worked with an electrician who had a set of Xcelite nut drivers.
It really did smell like someone had thrown up inside the tool case.

Years later Google informed me it's the cellulose butyrate that the handles were made from.
Whatever the scientific reason, they smelt putrid.

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That must be how you became an expert on smell and taste. My wife had a complete change of taste after chemotherapy. Sadly she passed away two weeks ago.

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Chris, that is dreadful news You will be in a very tough space for some time, and although with the passage of time the hurt will ease some, it will never go away. My sincere condolences to you and your family, I hope that you have lots of friends around offering support in these most difficult days. Best wishes,
Rob.

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family in what is a trying time for you all.
Kryn

Chris
I too, would like to convey my condolences to you and yours.
regards
bollie7

Chris I'm so sorry to hear hear about your wife, My thoughts are with you and your family in what must be a tough time for you all.