WHAT’S AT STAKE

Woodworkers use power tools such as saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, and lathes along with hand tools such as chisels, carvers, and augers to shape wood into functional and artistic objects. While wood crafting, woodworkers need to keep safety in mind.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Dangerous Woodworking Practices, Machines/Tools

1. Table Saw. A table saw likely accounts for more serious woodworking accidents that any other machine or tool.
2. Dull Chisels. A sharp tool is a safe tool. This goes for every hand tool, especially true for chisels. A dull tool needs extra force to use, and the moment it gives way the […]

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