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Originally Posted by Mike It is never said too much; safety first. I always wear my safety glasses and hearing protection in the shop. I use push sticks to keep my fingers where they belong, on my hands. Let me tell you how even the most careful person is at risk. I was cutting a long board and did not have an outfeed stand for my saw. I leaned forward a bit to complete the cut and support the wood. As I straightened up my foot slipped and I hit the saw blade with my push stick. There is nothing like looking at a mangled push stick to make the lesson sink home. Without the push stick I would of been missing fingers. Do it the safe way, every time, no exceptions! |
Yes!
Always think SAFETY first!
... no matter what the operation is or equipment being used... powered or hand tools...
Prior to making cuts:
Stand behind the piece as you intend to be during the cut... and actually move the wood through the cut
without the power on and just enough to be sure there will not be anything in your way... and that you will be able reach everything as required.
Do a rehearsal cut movement...
I've uncovered problems this way that have prevented me of having the problem during the cut!
It works... for me...
Always make a small cut in scrap to be sure of depth of cut and distance from the fence, etc. ... sure beats finding out after the fact that you're 1/32 too deep, etc.!!
