Today I am a man...

[Wing Nut]

Been buying a lot of tools lately to get ready for this wing project I was talking about.  Two weeks ago, I hadn't a single power tool other than a drill and a jigsaw.  Now I have a belt sander (tabletop one with the disc on the side), scroll saw, circular saw, and now my biggest saw yet; a 12" table saw   Pretty much all I need now is a drill press and I'm done with it.  It's not just because I decided to do this project.  I've been wanting this for a long time and now that I have room for it, I'm going to do it. 

I have manly man tools!   ;D

[Fozzer]

Is your Medical Insurance up-to-date, Kev?

I foresee much pain, and missing limbs, etc, very soon!.. ..!

Paul... ...!

[andy190]

Do you agree Paul?

Today I am a man...

Tomorrow I am an injured man



Good luck & we are expecting pics of your handiwork.

[Groundbound1]

Ya know, I don't know why...I suppose it's all this power tool talk, but I got to remembering my shop classes from jr. high. Then this crazy lil guy popped into mind. Do you know about....Primitive Pete ?

[Wing Nut]

I remember my jr. high school shop teacher quite well.  His name was Roy Richardson and he only had one thumb.  Needless to say, he didn't need to remind us much about safety.

[Webb]

You need some duct tape (for things that move when they shouldn't) and WD-40 (for things that don't move when they should).

[beaky]

Good for you, but remember: three things you do not want to skimp on are eye, ear, and respiratory protection! Take it from someone who used to spend 40+ hrs a week using power tools...
Mind your fingers, too. Always use a push stick when ripping any cut narrower than your hand on the table saw, and never use your finger to brush sawdust off the work when using a scroll saw... take it from the guy with a nice scar on both his thumb and forefinger. A minute or two to make sure you're safe is nothing compared to sitting in the ER for an hour waiting to get stitched up. 

[beaky]

[quote]I remember my jr. high school shop teacher quite well.

[Fozzer]

You need some duct tape (for things that move when they shouldn't) and WD-40 (for things that don't move when they should).

Duct Tape is also quite useful for stemming blood flow...

..and WD-40 can be used to prevent infection in open wounds*.. ...!

Paul...Hammering home the importance of safety when operating various tools... ... ...!

* perhaps... ...!

[ozzy72]

Might I suggest some top safety tips from one of Britain's greatest DIYers, Mr. Reg Prescott!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCQOCQripBs

[Apex]

Yep, the joys of woodworking.