gatsby1923

I have been around Metal working lathes since I was in High School. They are to be greatly respected. I have seen shirts ripped and shop aprons removed in a split second because of the machine's lead screw. Even the way you tie your shop apron has a safety factor for it. I have seen hair in a lathe before and the only reason the person was saved without serious injury is because another person could hit the stop button. Even with the speed set to the lowest setting that person would have been unable to save them self.

This is very sad and I hope it was over very quick for her. I think, when possible, it's best to have a buddy system in the shop. Also if you are working very late be sure you are not to tired to work.

My heart and prayers go to her family.

Dave M

I always use a cut list for one thing; and one thing only. Going to the lumber yard. That being said, a cut list in the article can save me the time of making my own. Other magazines do it so I don't think you including one is going to create a mass of people who get into cookie cutter mode, more than we have now.
Also I hate to say it, but the lack of a cut list has become a marketing tool for buying online project plans. I purchased one of these and the only additional info was a google sketch up file I will never use, a line drawing of the project that I did not need, and a cut list. Granted I did not buy the plans for the cut list but seeing "To purchase digital plans and a complete cutlist for these tables and other projects, go to FineWoodworking.com/PlanStore." is only going to boost your sales from beginners who don't know how to use a cutlist anyways!

With all this gentleman didn't do I have a feeling the award may be reduced or thrown out on appeal. I had a serious table saw accident once and it was totally my fault. I was really too tried and not paying attention enough to run ANY power tool that day.

The first step in personal safety is personal responsibility.