Another reason we don't blow off the rules

[crokett]

Another reason we don't blow off the rules and decide not use featherboards is when we are cutting a couple quick rips on 2 14" pieces of oak for the ent center project one of them might come up off the table and the next time we might not be standing to the side and might catch it in the gut or worse.

But we all know better than that, right?

[MilDoc]

But we all know better than that, right?

Yeah. Sure we do.......... but then Sometimers Disease kicks in. Sometimes I remember and sometimes I forget...

[lrogers]

You okay David?????

[crokett]

You okay David?????

I'm fine. I was standing off to the side like I always do. The piece missed me when it came off the saw. The dent in the side of the drill press stand will be a reminder for me.

[WayneJ]

Were you using the guard or riving knife? Glad it missed. Good thing close only counts in horse shoes and hand granades.
Wayne

[crokett]

Riving knife yes, guard no. My knife is always on This was a case of the wood rising up off the blade. Featherboard or other hold down would have prevented it.

Already on record as saying I don't use the guard. Took it off 3 mos after I got the saw and my 2nd close call of nipping (or worse) a finger. Haven't had any almosts since. Well except for this. False sense of security for me anyway to have a guard. Wasn't used to it as I learned to use a tablesaw in jr high with no guard and my dad's didn't have one either. I use push sticks, push shoes, etc. I don't recommend it for anyone but me. One of these days I may get a Shark guard.

[pierhogunn]

Every time I approach my saw I clearly hear the words of my shop teacher, Mr. Smith, a wise man

Boy, never under any circumstance do you stand directly behind that saw, something may come out, hit the steeple, and ring the bells. And I will laugh...

I sure do miss him, he was a hoot,

Glad to hear you are okay

[mater]

I'm fine. I was standing off to the side like I always do. The piece missed me when it came off the saw. The dent in the side of the drill press stand will be a reminder for me.

I have a couple of those reminders around myself.

[gchapman]

Never forget that first kickback when you're staring at the saw thinking what the "He#@" was that about. I didn't have a Mr. Smith so it was trial and error on an old Craftsman garage sale saw. It was before the internet too. So after the second board drew blood in the shape of a 1 x 6 on my stomach, I shut the whole thing down and went in the house. I had to swallow some pride and call my FIL for advice. I learned two things that weekend; 1. The blade is just part of what's dangerous on a table saw and 2. My FIL was much more easy to get along with when we were talking about a common interest.

Glenn

[GeekMom]

Glad you weren't hurt! Thanks for the reminder. I'm hoping to keep the 'reminders' (ie. dents in drill press and 2x6 bruises) in someone else's workshop!