In article , "Tom
Kohlman" wrote:

...just a simple question. If the machine is capable of 1/64ths of an inch
cut and common wisdom is not to exceed 1/8" at a time on a 6" machine, how
can you ever get hurt unless the piece is too thin or narrow or short to
begin with?


If you're not careful about it, the jointer will effortlessly remove
1/64 off any misdirected fingers 32 times before you even have time
to react.