I recently asked the woodworkers at FamilyWoodworking and WoodNet.net about what they thought were the most dangerous power tools.
The resounding answer was: “the tool OPERATOR is the most dangerous tool.”
There are some chilling stories and great advice from all sides and I’m now in the process of contacting folks for quote permissions to pull all the pieces together and wrap them into something that – I hope – will genuinely benefit the woodworking community.
Here’s where I’ll be drawing from for the article –
FamilyWoodworking.org: Most Dangerous Woodworking Tool
WoodNet.net: Most Dangerous Power Tool?
I’ve worked with a number of “tools” who have definitely put me in danger I’ll be looking forward to the article.
I totally agree that “you” are the most dangerous tool in the woodshop. You can be operating any tool no mater how safe that it may seem or how many times you have used it, if you are not aware and not on your toes so to speak, you are going to have an accident. This has happened to me once and ever since I am always extra alert and pay attention from when I start the tool until it comes to rest. Remember, safety should always come first.