biblewarrior

I have to say that probably the biggest reason for injury on a tablesaw is the "I gotta get it done" attitude we sometimes get when trying to finish a product to sell. It causes us to get in a hurry and to forsake safety precautions we would normally be taking or maybe (should normally be taking). The riving knives and the blade guards are well and good, but they do nothing if left in the cabinet instead of on the saw. I have a home made riving knife on my saw, but I bought it used and it had no blade guard. It is an old contractor 12" direct drive saw, and it still runs like a charm. When I approach it I do so with caution. I keep it clean. I keep a sharp blade in it. I make sure the pitch and sap are cleaned off fairly regular (both the table and the blade), and I make use of feather boards and hold downs whenever possible. I take my time to consider everything I possibly can when I approach the tablesaw. So far the Lord has kept me safe.
I definitely appreciate the post. We need to be reminded regularly about safety. If we're not some of us tend to get the idea that "that can't happen to me". Thanks for contributing Patrick.
Michael
McDaniel's Woodworks & Crafts

That is a beautiful stand. I'd be super proud to set my own Kazuo Yari model DY61, Alvarez six on it. Very nice job.

That's a beautiful piece. Nice job.

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