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Re: Safer Saws
Eric, Akash, and Jeff all brought up great points. I'd just like to add to their comments. What I think is just as important as the hardware you have- like a miter gauge or sharp blade- is the skill and knowledge of the student using the machine. Make sure they understand how to use whatever push stick/miter gauge that you have. They should also know how to adjust the tension of the blade properly and the height of the guard. My point is that it doesn't help to have just one student who knows how to do these things, and the shop will be a far safer place if everyone using the bandsaw understands how to use it correctly. It doesn't matter if you have the best technology, if you have a clueless fabricator, you'll have a dangerous shop.
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