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A Nutty Alternative to SawStop Technology

Bill_Peck, member | March 21st, 201345 comments

This tablesaw safety technique is not for those with squeamish eyes

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Neckties and Tablesaws Just Don't Mix

epirnik, member | July 6th, 201284 comments

A safety-conscious California Assemblyman sets his sights on tablesaw safety but comes up short

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Appeals court upholds Osorio tablesaw verdict: Feds consider landmark safety standard

AsaC, member | October 6th, 2011165 comments

Despite an outcry among woodworkers across the country over a verdict to pay a Massachusetts flooring installer $1.5 after negligence resulted in a tablesaw injury, the verdict still stands.

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SawStop inventor Steve Gass defends the latest tablesaw verdicts

AsaC, member | October 6th, 2011109 comments

SawStop inventor Steve Gass answers FWW's pointed questions the new tablesaw safety standard proposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Could This Tool Change Everything?

epirnik, member | April 1st, 2011117 comments

Find out why this new prototype tool just might prove to be the safety revolution we've all been waiting for.

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Jet's New Spin on Dust Collection: The Vortex Cone

Tom, member | March 24th, 20114 comments

Jet puts a new spin on single-stage dust collectors with its Vortex Cone Technology. It will be available on several Jet 1-1/2 hp and 2 hp dust collectors, starting April 4.

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When You Have Your Accident

Gary Rogowski, member | March 18th, 201030 comments

Develop habits in the shop for your stupid days and you'll save yourself during your next accident.

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Dangerous Woodshop Gets NBC Cameo

GEide, member | March 12th, 2010

A dangerous woodshop gets a cameo on the NBC show Parks and Recreation. The actor Nick Offerman, who plays the plaid-wearing Ron Swanson on the show, is a real-life woodworker.

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First Blood

pboeckh, member | October 9th, 20091 comment

Always remain calm

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September is Safety Month

pboeckh, member | September 30th, 2009

Safety, even for those who don't care.

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Protect Your Lungs from Harmful Dust with a Dust Mask or Respirator

MBerger, member | May 19th, 20091 comment

Protecting 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

GEide, member | May 4th, 20091 comment

In 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

MBerger, member | April 30th, 200911 comments

To 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

MBerger, member | April 29th, 20097 comments

Not 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: Routers and Router Tables

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | April 1st, 20095 comments

A handheld router and a router table are arguably the most versatile tools in the shop, but they are also dangerous and require keen attention to safety

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Safety Manual: Miter Saw

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | April 1st, 20092 comments

The 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

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | April 1st, 20093 comments

The 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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