Coalguy

Great reminder! Superb idea! We all have a tendency sometime to start our machinery before our brain kick-in. Got the five identified easily, but like other, I expected the ring... and missing guard.
Like many, I don't use the guard all the time, and don't feel it is such a hazard. In my opinion not using a stop block, the height of the blade combined with the loose sleeves are the major hazards here.

I kind of agree with Peter and tdruth.

I started woodworking using simple tools to cut 2 x 4s, plywood and drill holes. Some basic hand tools, a good drill, good circular saw, and some kind of sturdy bench, will allow a beginner to build many things. I also bought a router early on, but quickly realized that without a good assortment of quality and, at the time, expensive bits it was not that useful.
My first big tool was a good table saw, and I did a lot of things on this saw and I still use it regularly. I just bought a good 20" handsaw, so I can't comment since it is not yet connected. But the first one, a cheap 10" with 1/4hp motor, was never used and I just gave it away. My only experience on a radial arm saw was on my father-in-law saw, and that was a scary one (hence the table saw).
But my most frustrating memories are all related to using dull tools. I used to think that you could not reproduce the factory edge on average tools bought at the hardware store! After spending almost a thousand on various gadgets, I now use a cheap dedicated belt sander with a quality tools holder and a good assortment of water stones with a Veritas guide, and I am quite happy with the repeatable results. In my opinion the quality of the tools holder and guide is far more important than the belt sander.

Guy

Good clean design and nicely done! I like the details