Joinery

The notion that a publication like FWW is responsible for injuries due to illustrating work without the guards in place is ludicrous. People were getting hurt on table saws long before FWW existed. If we are to be safe in our shops using ANY equipment we must maintain an awareness of where our body parts are in relation to the tools. I have had kickbacks with the splitter in place, however, I was taught to stay out of the line of fire and the piece went by me only harming the wall behind. I have seen injuries where the operator was distracted or in a hurry. It happens but it in not the fault of the table saw or any publication. We must be accountable for ourselves and not rely on the government for ensuring out safety by imposing regulations that do not work. Who knows, in the future they might mandate NERF saw blades.

Raul Ramirez
President
Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers