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Protect Your Lungs from Harmful Dust with a Dust Mask or Respirator
1 commentProtecting your lungs from tiny dust particles in the woodshop isn't just good advice, it's good health. Watch this timeless public service announcement from the 1930s promoting respirators and sound off with your own safety advice.
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Safety Week in the Blogosphere
1 commentIn case you hadn’t heard, it’s Safety Week on the World Wide Web. You can never get too many reminders about how to be more cautious in the shop.
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About Your Safety: An Introduction
10 commentsTo help you avoid learning safety lessons in the woodshop the hard way, the editors of Fine Woodworking have compiled a comprehensive Guide to Safety, which features articles, videos and quizzes that will arm you with the know-how to work safely in the workshop
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A Tablesaw Accident: No Power Required
6 commentsNot all tablesaw accidents involve the blade or even a power supply. Here's my cautionary story that proves you should stay alert any time you're even near the shop.
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Safety Manual: Miter Saw
2 commentsThe miter saw, also known as a chop saw, is used to cross cut lumber. Learn the safest approaches to cutting with a miter saw.
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Safety Manual: Bandsaw
1 commentThe bandsaw is used to cut straight and curved lines, resaw thick lumber, and accomplish other custom cutting operations. Here are the ground rules for mastering all of those techniques safely.
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Safety Manual: Benchtop Planer
A benchtop planer is used to smooth rough lumber and reduce its thickness. Learn best practices for operating this essential woodworking tool.
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Safety Manual: Jointer
Learn to operate a jointer safely for flattening lumber and straightening edges.
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ABOUT YOUR SAFETY
Woodworking is a solitary hobby and it requires tools and techniques that are inherently dangerous. These two factors make workshop safety a top concern for any woodworker. When working in the shop it is important to protect your eyes, ears, and lungs, and take great care when using hand and power tools. These safety manuals prepared by the editors of Fine Woodworking provide the foundation of safety knowlege every woodworker should know.
