Avoiding the Hidden Dangers During Woodworking Or Shed Building

[woodlee]

Avoiding the Hidden Dangers During Woodworking Or Shed Building
by Ryan Henderson

If you are just new to woodworking then do your homework first, and find out all the safety precautions you should be aware of before you start. Don't compromise the time and say it just takes common sense. We all make mistakes, and not being aware or taking the time to learn about safety in your work could be a very costly one. The dangers are twofold in that you can put your personal safety at risk, or at they very least make some irreparable mistakes to your project.

Don't underestimate the damage that some of the smaller woodworking tools can do. If the instrument is sharp in any way ,it can cause a nasty cut or puncture. If it's a larger tool like a saw it can cause you to lose a limb. To prevent this you must always be alert. If you are overtired, not feeling well ,or have been drinking alcohol then don't work on your project ,and most importantly do not use your tools.

Learn about the tools you will be using for your woodworking projects. Know what they are capable of. Be sure to always read the operating instructions as well as the safety instructions before you even attempt to operate it. If is a second hand item that you have purchased, then go on the internet to research it.

Sometimes you can even contact the manufacturer and they will be happy to send you out the information. Sometimes people will remove the safety guards that are installed on the tools. This is a very dangerous practices. Those guards are there for your safety. Also keep your tools in good working order. Damaged tools can result in a fire by shorting out, or even causing electrical shock.

Make sure your work area is large enough that you can work safely. Keep it clean. Leaving things scattered on the floor is a very easy way for you or someone else to trip. Make it a habit to unplug any of your electrical tools when unattended, especially if others have access to your work shop. Children are intrigued by tools and may be curious to try them.

If you hair is long be sure to keep it tied back. It can easily get caught in one of your tools, or block your vision when you are working with a power tool. Additionally it's a good idea to remove jewelry that could get caught in your tools. Protective clothing is important as well, such as goggles, gloves and dust masks when working on any woodworking project. If you are working with loud tools, then perhaps use earplugs.

Ventilation is very important. Not only for the dust, but for the fumes that are sometimes created from the finishing products.

Not concentrating could lead to accidents, you could end up making the wrong cuts on your wood for example. Or using the wrong type of finishing product. This is frustrating when you have been working so hard on a woodworking project ,or invested so much money into materials. Many mishaps can be avoided in woodworking activities if you stick to the rules as well as use common sense.

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by: Router Table Depot

[axeline]

That was really informative.. thank you for sharing that.
My father is a carpenter, and I've been really worried about
his health, for he's not that really concern about his
environment whenever he is working. he doesn't give
importance into the effects of a not well set environment
when he is working..

[JPG]

PLEASE desist posting these (somewhat cleverly disguised) 'advertisements'.

They are NOT appropriate on this forum!:(

[charlese]

Actually, Ryan did not do himself any good by putting his advertisements up on this forum. If I were Ryan I would ask Admin. to remove this thread. The sooner Admin. removes this thread, the better off he will be.