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...ring our shops. But the reward of the craft is large enough that most of us don’t think of our shops as inherently dangerous. Its the individual tool and specific operations that pose the real threat. Yet still, some of us don’t even see that. Ever been to an average small professional ...
Josh, an experienced hand tool guy wants a recommendation for a good “first power tool”. I am new to The Guild, but looking forward to the upcoming builds. I am a hand tool guy and have everything I need to complete a project with hand tools. However, after attending classes at Kelly ...
Again?!?! Every time Woodworker’s Safety Week rolls around, I can count on at least a few folks saying, “Haven’t we covered everything already?!” Yeah, I’m talking about you Shannon. Ha! Honestly though, it is a valid question. After all, how many times can we talk abo...
When you hear “woodworking safety”, you probably think of power tools, but hand tools can draw blood too. FineWoodworking.com’s Matt Berger has the scars to prove it. Tune in to hear his tips on protecting yourself from chisel and handsaw blades. ...
It seems that most new woodworkers follow a backwards path these days: power tools first and hand tools second. So whether you go full-on Neanderthal or you end up employing the hybrid system, learning the proper use of hand tools will indeed improve your woodworking. So where do you go to learn?...
improves shop safety! Stu’s Shed – Dust, Guards/Kickbacks, PPE, Misc. Shop Safety, Safety Costs Woodworker’s Guide – Safety Tips for the Wood Turner Part 1 & Part 2 Julien Lecomte’s Blog – Safety Week 2012 Renaissance Woodworker – Safety Week 2012 Ki...
Now I am looking for your safety-related quick tips!...
use the anti kickback pawls and saw guard when possible. I’ve also purchased a pair of GRR-IPPERS from Microjig and use them on all of my power tools. It could have been a lot worse, but this was as close a call as I hope to ever have for the rest of my woodworking career. Russell’s ...
Did you know we are an affiliate of Popular Woodworking’s store Shop Woodworking? Well, we are! I spoke with the folks in charge over there about Safety Week 2012 and how it might be useful if they put together a collection of safety reference materials. Obviously it can be difficult to find...
Woodworking is inherently dangerous, but simple precautions can help you stay safe in the workshop. Fine Woodworking magazine editor Asa Christiana shares common-sense tips to keep your fingers, eyes, and ears intact. ...
I was just thinking about something and I know I can’t be the only one. As a self-proclaimed “hybrid woodworker”, I try to balance hand tools and power tools in a way that makes the most sense for the job at hand. This is a method of work that takes a certain amount of time and ...
iled me some pictures of the aftermath of his jointer injury. I know the jointer is dangerous and I thought I had an idea of what kind of damage that tool might do. But there was something about actually seeing the pictures that had a profound affect on me. It made me realize how easily something...