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Originally Posted by Raul
Ben,
I completely agree with you. I can show several instances where a hand drill is more dangerous than a drill press. So what is next, outlaw all power tools? And I am sure I can find many instances where a sawzall is MUCH more dangeraous than a bandsaw. The funny part is that we have brought a very small band saw, drill press and lathe to every previous competition and 90% of it use was to help other teams.
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116 is in the same boat. A couple years ago we designed our new pit set up (the "ark") specifically to set up our bench drill press, bandsaw, and belt sander so that both 116 and other teams could use it. And teams did use it. There have been a few teams over the years who have spent nearly as much time in our pit as in theirs. Now we are no longer allowed to bring them.
When I informed 116 of this at our meeting tonight, the response was shock and displeasure. I am NOT happy with this rule, not by a longshot.