Workshop Safety

by Bruce Barnett

by Fine Woodworking editors

Will 2012 usher in new regulations leading to higher-priced tablesaws? Read our roundup and take your best guess.

by Thomas McKenna

U.S. government considers flesh-sending technology for all tablesaws, but is that feasible?

by Asa Christiana

by Patrick Sullivan

Forget those pre-assembled first-aid kits you find in drug stores. Forget what you've previously been told about treating injuries. This guide will help you address ...

by Bruce Ryden

How to prevent, detect, and put out fires

by David H. Jones

Red, itchy skin. Swelling. Blisters. Asthma. Headaches. Rapid pulse. If you've experienced any of these symptoms after working in the shop, you could be suffering ...

by Richard Babbitt

Retired pilot Richard Babbitt has figured out how to harness the power of airflow to keep his workshop free from dust--specifically, to ensure that the dust from ...

by Roland Johnson

Long-overdue standards that require all newly designed tablesaws to include a riving knife as part of the blade-guard system are making tablesaws safer. This thin, ...

by Art Liebeskind

Some woodworking tasks are just plain hard on the body. As your years in woodworking add up, they get even harder. Veteran woodworker Art Liebeskind has compiled ...

by Jim Bucknell

by Fine Woodworking editors

6 in 10 have all the most important safety equipment

by Gina Eide

Hear first-hand accident stories and learn practical safety tips for your own shop

by Thomas R. Schrunk

Most vacuums are screaming banshees. A simple box stops the madness

with Thomas R. Schrunk

Hear the difference that a wood box lined with acoustic padding can make