badan


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Re: When You Have Your Accident

An amateur U.K. cabinet maker.
Before I start I assume that I will be badly damaged. Thus, I make doubly sure that router bits, fences, hold downs and guards are firmly in place - same with all machines. I then assume that the timber is going to kick back and I ensure my body line is not in line with the timber. I do a dry run to ensure free timber movement etc. Goggles, mask, ear defenders on and a final eyeover check. I am aprehensive on using the weighty 1/2" router freehand particulary on the Leigh jig. So gently does it. Hand tools follows a similar practice. Blades are always moving away from you.
I never start if I don't feel like it or not up to it. I also ensure that someone is close at hand to pick up the bits. After some years, I have only suffered minor cuts and abrasions usually from the timber itself. A copious supply of plasters etc are at hand - I hate to see my blood on timber. I always assume I will get damaged.

posted: 6:00 am on March 31st