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Safety Manual: Miter Saw
2 commentsThe miter saw, also known as a chop saw, is used to cross cut lumber. Learn the safest approaches to cutting with a miter saw.
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Safety Manual: Bandsaw
The bandsaw is used to cut straight and curved lines, resaw thick lumber, and accomplish other custom cutting operations. Here are the ground rules for mastering all of those techniques safely.
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Safety Manual: Benchtop Planer
A benchtop planer is used to smooth rough lumber and reduce its thickness. Learn best practices for operating this essential woodworking tool.
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Safety Manual: Jointer
Learn to operate a jointer safely for flattening lumber and straightening edges.
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Safety Manual: Tablesaw
11 commentsGet a grip on the most dangerous tool in your shop. Learn best practices for protecting your ears, eyes and limbs when operating a tablesaw.
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Safety Manual: Woodworking Lathe
A lathe used for turning wood can operate at speeds upwards of 2,000 rpm. That means safety is paramount. Study these safe procedures for operating a woodworking lathe.
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Safety Manual: Drills, Drivers, and Drill Presses
Drills come in a variety of sizes and styles, but basic drilling safety is universal. Here are a list of guidelines and proceedures for operating a drill press or drill/driver.
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Safety Manual: Handplanes
The key to using handplanes safely is to choose the right plane for the task and keep the tools sharp and properly tuned. The rest is just practice.
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Safety Manual: Woodworking Chisels
Hand tools are deceptively dangerous, especially the woodworking chisel. Follow this sound advice and you can stay safe while working with chisels.
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Safety Week: Hand Tools Draw Blood Too
We launch into day two of Safety Week with tips from Matt Berger, of our Getting Started in Woodworking series. When you hear “woodworking safety,” most woodworkers probably think of...
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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.
