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jjciesla · 07-13-2008, 11:43 PM

Many will find that what I do in my shop is time consuming, redundant, crazy (stupid), non-productive and overall a PITA when working on something. So be it. I’ve implemented a few procedures to keep ME safe for the following reason. I live alone and work alone in my shop. The shop is very small and cramped. Should I be hurt, there won’t be anyone around to help pick me or my parts off the floor. A dramatic statement but I do think about these things. You may not believe it but I follow my rules. They do slow things down. I’m not afraid of my tools but I have great respect for them. They are obedient and will cut exactly what I tell them to, wood or fingers.

**bobj3** · 07-14-2008, 12:02 AM

Hi Jim

Some very good tips

I'm sure you will have all your parts in place in 20 to 30 years from now..

I have many friends that have a finger or two missing because they didn't think it could happened to them....
And we all know it can if you don't respect the tool you are using...

I think the key is to slow down and think just a little bit b/4, what you are about to do...

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Originally Posted by jjciesla

Many will find that what I do in my shop is time consuming, redundant, crazy (stupid), non-productive and overall a PITA when working on something. So be it. I’ve implemented a few procedures to keep ME safe for the following reason. I live alone and work alone in my shop. The shop is very small and cramped. Should I be hurt, there won’t anyone around to help pick me or my parts off the floor. A dramatic statement but I do think about these things. You may not believe it but I follow my rules. They do slow things down. I’m not afraid of my tools but I have great respect for them. They are obedient and will cut exactly what I tell them to, wood or fingers.

jjciesla · 07-14-2008, 12:13 AM

Thanks Bob,
Slowing down is a big part of it.
In 20 or 30 years I'll be going so slow that I'll have plenty of time to think.

karateed · 07-14-2008, 12:25 AM

Excellent tips Jim,

I think I'll 'steal' a couple of them if you don't mind. I don't think a person can be too safe, especially when you consider that every power tool has the potential to be a meat cleaver, so to speak.

Ed.......:-)

jjciesla · 07-14-2008, 10:01 AM

Thanks Ed.

Check twice! · 07-14-2008, 03:06 PM

Jim

Safety is always a great thing to remind everyone, as we go along doing the same thing all the time, we become complacent, and the old saying comes into play "familiarity breeds comtemp".

When you are going in the shop, maybe give a friend a call and let him/her know. It may not be great if you are seriously hurt, but does give another layer of security. Just a thought.

Great tips, thanks!
John

**Bob** · 07-14-2008, 03:46 PM

Jim,

Most excellent tips and I too am overly aware when it comes to safety. I have made it a habit to keep all of my machines unplugged at the outlet until I am ready to hit the on switch. Your method is even easier and achieves the same result. Once a person forms good safety work habits, they come as a natural and really do not slow you down at all, they just become part of the process.

One additional safety habit you can develop is to keep your cell phone on "your person" at all times while in the shop. If something happens, you can quickly call 911 for help.

**bobj3** · 07-14-2008, 04:07 PM

Hi Bob

The phone tip is a good one for anyone that works in the shop or is the only one at home and is in the shop.

I put two of them in my shop along time ago, one by each door,,,and one outside the shop just in case I need to exit in a hurry and when the noise in the shop is to loud I just step out side to get the phone,,,dang compressors are loud some times

and I'm a bit lazzy and I like to sit out side the shop in the fresh air...and chat....now if I can stop the dog from ripping my seat up that's on the brick wall under the phone and right next to the fire extinguisher...

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jjciesla · 07-14-2008, 06:21 PM

Bob(s)
I actually do keep my cell phone with me in the shop. Mostly so I can hear it but now that you mentioned it I'll add it to my subliminal message on the start switch dowels. And Bob, I actually have a note sitting here on my desk to purchase another fire extinguisher for the shop.

fibertech · 07-19-2008, 07:25 AM

Adding to what Bob suggested, if you have the presence of mind to make your wireless phone available, you can be located by the PSAP (Public Safety Answer Point -E911), without having to give your location. The FCC rules require carriers to be 97% accurate within 150 meters. It uses time difference measurements from cell sites near you. It does work. -Derek

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jjciesla Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale) First Name: Jim Posts: 260 View jjciesla's Gallery	Report This Post! Safety in My Shop Many will find that what I do in my shop is time consuming, redundant, crazy (stupid), non-productive and overall a PITA when working on something. So be it. I’ve implemented a few procedures to keep ME safe for the following reason. I live alone and work alone in my shop. The shop is very small and cramped. Should I be hurt, there won’t be anyone around to help pick me or my parts off the floor. A dramatic statement but I do think about these things. You may not believe it but I follow my rules. They do slow things down. I’m not afraid of my tools but I have great respect for them. They are obedient and will cut exactly what I tell them to, wood or fingers. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jim Last edited by jjciesla; 07-29-2008 at 10:56 AM.
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jjciesla Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale) First Name: Jim Posts: 260 View jjciesla's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Bob, Slowing down is a big part of it. In 20 or 30 years I'll be going so slow that I'll have plenty of time to think. __________________ Jim
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karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 704 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Excellent tips Jim, I think I'll 'steal' a couple of them if you don't mind. I don't think a person can be too safe, especially when you consider that every power tool has the potential to be a meat cleaver, so to speak. Ed.......:-)
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jjciesla Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale) First Name: Jim Posts: 260 View jjciesla's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Ed. __________________ Jim
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Check twice! Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia CA Posts: 822 View Check twice!'s Gallery	Report This Post! Jim Safety is always a great thing to remind everyone, as we go along doing the same thing all the time, we become complacent, and the old saying comes into play "familiarity breeds comtemp". When you are going in the shop, maybe give a friend a call and let him/her know. It may not be great if you are seriously hurt, but does give another layer of security. Just a thought. Great tips, thanks! John __________________ John Cleaning my glasses will not make me look any better, but will make what I'm looking at better!
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,496 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Jim, Most excellent tips and I too am overly aware when it comes to safety. I have made it a habit to keep all of my machines unplugged at the outlet until I am ready to hit the on switch. Your method is even easier and achieves the same result. Once a person forms good safety work habits, they come as a natural and really do not slow you down at all, they just become part of the process. One additional safety habit you can develop is to keep your cell phone on "your person" at all times while in the shop. If something happens, you can quickly call 911 for help. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,102 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Bob The phone tip is a good one for anyone that works in the shop or is the only one at home and is in the shop. I put two of them in my shop along time ago, one by each door,,,and one outside the shop just in case I need to exit in a hurry and when the noise in the shop is to loud I just step out side to get the phone,,,dang compressors are loud some times and I'm a bit lazzy and I like to sit out side the shop in the fresh air...and chat....now if I can stop the dog from ripping my seat up that's on the brick wall under the phone and right next to the fire extinguisher... ========= Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 07-14-2008 at 04:51 PM.
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jjciesla Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale) First Name: Jim Posts: 260 View jjciesla's Gallery	Report This Post! Bob(s) I actually do keep my cell phone with me in the shop. Mostly so I can hear it but now that you mentioned it I'll add it to my subliminal message on the start switch dowels. And Bob, I actually have a note sitting here on my desk to purchase another fire extinguisher for the shop. __________________ Jim
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fibertech Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2005 Location: Everett, WA USA Posts: 334 View fibertech's Gallery	Report This Post! Adding to what Bob suggested, if you have the presence of mind to make your wireless phone available, you can be located by the PSAP (Public Safety Answer Point -E911), without having to give your location. The FCC rules require carriers to be 97% accurate within 150 meters. It uses time difference measurements from cell sites near you. It does work. -Derek
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