Hello All,
Just wanted to say I was overwhelmed with all of the replies to my post about stopped dados on the table saw “How dumb was this ?”.
To have so many replies from people I don’t know personally but know well (if you what I mean) meant much, believe me.
We all know that woodworking means an awful lot to most of us for all sorts of different reasons. One of which for me is the time spent alone in the shop. I’ve always thought of it as sort of a “Loner” hobby and I greatly enjoy that time.
The thing I’m learning of late is that, in no way, am I really alone in that shop. Every jig or fixture I’ve built has another’ name on it. Every technique I use has been learned from you. Whenever a glue-up actually goes well…it happens!…it’s because of some problem a fellow woodworker tripped over at one time but solved, and then took the time to share their solution with rest of us.
I just can’t say how much I appreciate your replies. The very real concern for my safety and the safety of all of our fellow woodworkers was obvious.
Not trying to be “Gushy”, but do want to say “Thank You”. You have really made me feel a part of, a very real community.
Thanks again,
Brian
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Hey, forums like this one replace some very important institutions that have gone by the wayside.
Think about it - I'm sure I'm not alone in my woodworking journey. I started watching Norm, then doing myself. No one was really there to guide me through the process and explain different techniques. I'd have no real way of knowing if I was doing anything right or wrong.
In a way, we are all apprentices... and those who know more about certain processes/techniques serve as the master carpenter teaching us what we need to do to stay safe and build well.
Is it a perfect system? Nah. But, it beats being that loner in your shop wondering if you are doing something right or wrong...
The WW community is getting stronger every time we learn.
Tom's Workbench
http://tomsworkbench.com
Damned straight.
Bri
The day we stop learning is the day we start failing.
I didn't respond to your other thread because many had already told you what you needed to hear. It's now up to you to put that common sense knowledge to use. If you were my son, and I saw you doing a plunge cut with a dado set, I'd take your saw away.
Take this from a guy who cares, and a guy who's been around these dangerous machines for a long time. DON'T DO anything with a power tool, or any tool, for that matter, that you don't feel comfortable doing. You're a smart guy, so listen to yourself. You're not a salamander. Those fingers won't grow back.
And, I like this thread, too. We all learn something from our interaction here.
Jeff
Thanks Jeff
Brian,
Hey You! Thanks for posting the discussion.
I and I'm sure a lot of other folks learned a great deal from your discussion. The safety issues presented were great to know about and I think a lot of us learned a safer approach to what is likely a common operation.
Thanks again,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
Thanks Bob, I know I learned a great deal.
Brian
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