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The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can
4 commentsTwo reasons you should always check the date of manufacture when purchasing shellac.
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Oily rags blamed for fire that damaged Oregon home
4 commentsSobering reminder about disposing oil-soaked rags properly
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Protect Your Lungs from Harmful Dust with a Dust Mask or Respirator
1 commentProtecting your lungs from tiny dust particles in the woodshop isn't just good advice, it's good health. Watch this timeless public service announcement from the 1930s promoting respirators and sound off with your own safety advice.
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SafetyWeek CatchUp: Do the Safety Dance!
The Renaissance Woodworker cranked out six safety videos last week. Check them out and watch his "safety dance"... Yikes!
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How to Safely (and not so safely) Dispose of Oil-Soaked Rags
19 commentsCan't meet OSHA regulations? Tell us how you dispose of oily rags in your shop to prevent a fire hazard. Plus, watch a video of a rag combusting.
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Safety Week in the Blogosphere
1 commentIn case you hadn’t heard, it’s Safety Week on the World Wide Web. You can never get too many reminders about how to be more cautious in the shop.
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About Your Safety: An Introduction
4 commentsTo help you avoid learning safety lessons in the woodshop the hard way, the editors of Fine Woodworking have compiled a comprehensive Guide to Safety, which features articles, videos and quizzes that will arm you with the know-how to work safely in the workshop
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A Tablesaw Accident: No Power Required
5 commentsNot all tablesaw accidents involve the blade or even a power supply. Here's my cautionary story that proves you should stay alert any time you're even near the shop.
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ABOUT YOUR SAFETY
Woodworking is a solitary hobby and it requires tools and techniques that are inherently dangerous. These two factors make workshop safety a top concern for any woodworker. When working in the shop it is important to protect your eyes, ears, and lungs, and take great care when using hand and power tools. These safety manuals prepared by the editors of Fine Woodworking provide the foundation of safety knowlege every woodworker should know.
