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After reading this article from Fine Woodworking today about California possibly being the first state to enforce “SawStop-like technology”, I started to wonder about the future of tablesaws. Even before this whole SawStop debacle, the tablesaw was seen as one of the most dangerous tool...
...7;s what these guys are comfortable with and used to. They are a bit more jaded and don’t see the associated risks of doing things like using a tablesaw without a splitter. Heck, even our TV idols like David Marks and Norm make a choice NOT to use a splitter. So here’s my little ana...
of cyclone dust separators, and a lesson on cutting tenons at the bandsaw. The reason for the latter is our recent discussion about living without the tablesaw. Share Your Story I would like to take this opportunity to let you share YOUR safety story. Perhaps it’s a serious injury or just a c...
Tablesaw safety tips from Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana....
More than any tool in the wood shop, the tablesaw generates the most heated discussions surrounding safety. Part of that could certainly be attributed to the whole SawStop/legislation situation. But one thing we all must admit is that the tablesaw is potentially one of the most dangerous tools in t...
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...
... on safety. I even created Woodworker’s Safety Week to raise awareness. But if you were a friend of mine and you cut your fingers on a standard tablesaw and tried to sue the company because they didin’t use “flesh-detecting technology”, I would probably smack you upside the ...
Now I am looking for your safety-related quick tips!...
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. ...
Hendrik Varju recently released his epic DVD, Revelations on Tablesaw Set-up & Safety. This is not your everyday average DVD. At 9 hrs and 55 min. running time, this is really like a private weekend class. Hendrik is thorough and methodical in his approach, and leaves no stone unturned. Th...
The Wood Whisperer is proud to announce the first annual Woodworker’s Safety Week. Every year, during the first full week of May, I hope the woodworking world will join me in taking some time to refresh our memories about the importance of safety and proper techniques. Most of you probably ...