SteveB wrote:
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Fortunately I have not experienced circular saw kickback or chain
saw. I have read about it and I am wondering how strong it is,
though. I know the answer probably depends on the HP of the saw, the
material being cut, user posture and strength, etc. Is the force
imparted so strong that a reasonably healthy guy would still be able
to hold onto the saw (with two hands) or does the saw simply go flying
out of your hands?

Thanks,
Tim

Kickback accidents are over in less than one second. People who are
strong,
but in the wrong position or holding on lightly can have a tool get away
from them. How many times has a small drill kicked your ass? (or just
twisted a finger or wrist) As posted by Dan G., knowing how to use
the tool
and where the danger points are is a lot of it. I use electric hand held
grinders and wire brushes a lot. I KNOW from hundreds of hours using
them
where the points are on the spinning device that kickback occurs. I have
learned this over time, and without major consequences. But I have seen
others who were not so lucky. Every damn tool in the box can hurt you if
you don't use it right. Yesterday evening I stuck myself with an Xacto
knife point. First thought was, "that was dumb". And it was. It was
200%
avoidable.

Steve



Rueful chuckle. I resemble that remark. I drive a desk for a living
these days, but have been known to still pick up a tool when nobody is
looking, or when doing it myself is less work than doing the paperwork
to have somebody else do it. Right now I have 2-3 healing spots on both
hands from minor nicks caused by not paying attention to what I was
lifting or bolting or whatever. And I frigging grew up on construction
sites. But to bring this on topic, I have never been bit by saw
kickback, circular or table or chain. My father beat the proper
procedures on how to do all that into me at an early age. (I was the
table saw 'catcher' on the jobsites from as soon as I was big enough to
handle the weight. Different world back then, pre-OSHA, and when
bringing your kid to work was considered a Good Thing.)

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