woodzealot

Wow, this story struck a nerve with me... or, like this story, my nerves were recently struck as I had my first kickback a few days ago. I could not believe the force the workpiece had... it hit me flush on my side and actually left an impression of the workpiece, including the grain of the board. Definitely caught my attention... I will be stepping up my safety.

I don't know if it's ok to put links in here (apologize if we're not supposed to) but here's a link to my incident with pictures. If you haven't seen a box joint imprinted on flesh before it may be worth a look, lol.

http://www.woodzealot.com/2010/08/28/how-to-use-kickback-for-laying-out-joints/

Charles

Last person in the shop each day must, must, must remember to plug in the Paolini before leaving so it's fully charged the next day.

I like chicken parmigiana.

Greg tries out the new, revolutionary Hypnorouter. It works.

Well... at least he's not texting too...

Time challenged? Learn to route while sleepwalking.

I thirst for this knowledge. So, so thirsty...

I could so use a book on finishing. I tend to not finish anything I start... for example, I

Looks like a very useful reference. Clearing space on my bookshelf now... not being a little presumptuous am I?

Love it! Interesting variety of species... they complement one another perfectly in your design. Great example of some skilled hand tool work as well! I don't know how many tool cabinets I've seen with that Latin phrase carved into it.... oh wait, yes I do... it would be just 1.

Ok, so where do I order one of these??? I would probably need the phrase to say "How did you get your head to shine like that?"