Stoutman wrote:
| Had my 'first' experience with kickback today. I was cutting a
| small 4" by 4" square board of walnut for some shims and 'wham',
| right in the lower stomach (off to the side). It felt like I was
| kicked by a mule. Almost made a trip to the ER to check for
| internal damage. Just a big bruise and a damaged ego. Had me
| thinking that if I had a more powerful saw this would have been a
| lot worse.

Glad you're ok.

| Could have been prevented but I was just quickly cutting a few
| shims.

And safety doesn't matter if the job is small?

| Stupid stupid stupid.
|
| NO splitter. NO push stick.

Agreed (BTDT)

| Got me thinking that a leather shop apron would of helped. Any of
| you guys use them for a last line of defense? Where is a good
| place to buy a good one?

I doubt it'd help much unless it was lined with steel plate.

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Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/