"woodchucker" wrote:

Even careful people can get burned.
I was back in the shop tonight, just a few minutes ago my hand
almost hit the TS blade.

I was prepping some wood, and threw the offcut in the bucket, but it
missed. I didn't know it landed one step away. I left the saw
running while I went to pick up the next piece to rough cut. And
that's when I stepped on the offcut rolled my ankle and wound up
with my hand inches from disaster.

Some of you may say I should have shut it, but when doing a lot of
rough cutting I just grab the next piece... but I get it.

Too close for comfort.. My ankle will be sore tomorrow... when the
adrenaline stops pumping.
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Remember, "Haste makes waste"?

Safety is of prime concern

For you it is a hobby. Approach each task that way.

Glad to see you dodged a bullet.

I'm reminded of one of my most basic rules from my sailing days.

When asked when I would arrive at a particular destination, my answer
was always the same.

"Whenever I get there, I'll be there, depends on mother nature".

Same with woodworking.

Mother nature is in charge and sometimes she is a bitch.

Take care.

Lew