"Donna" wrote in message
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I've always recommended that beginning woodworkers learn to "COUNT THE
TEETH OF THE BLADE" before doing anything anywhere near it. I taught
quite a few women over 6 years on safe power tool use and not one of
us so much as got a scratch. I think this is a dumb kinda rule- but it
works. Donna Menke, www.woodworks-by-donna.com, author: The Ultimate
Band Saw Box Book


Good advise however there is always an exception to every rule. LOL

I had probably counted the teeth on more than a few blades 10 years before
having an accident and some times will nick my self just handling a freshly
sharpened blade.