CC wrote:
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Thanks for all the responses everyone, Seems as if the system is
now set up so a couple guys cannot get together to build something
for the pleasure of doing it without having to worry about if are you
going to lo[o]se everything you have for a hobby or a pleasant evening. Also shows
what can happen if an accident happens to someone other than yourself and
the insurance companies and lawyers take it over and out of your hands
Leaves a lot to think about if that comes up. Not what I was hoping for
but I wanted to know the reality of what could result.

Well, it's just as true if you invite the neighbors over for a wienie
roast and somebody were to step off the stoop so don't get _too_ uptight
despite the "what if's" and "could be's".

The upshot is in my estimation to live your life but _do_ be sensible.
Make sure you do have sufficient coverage for liability and ensure that
the coverage includes shop tools.

If one were to try to be totally risk-averse there would be nothing one
could do.

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