On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:32:20 -0500, "George" george@least wrote:

Poor analogy, really. If there is a way to avoid problems - for example
standing out of the throw zone and cutting the wood gently so the shavings
fall, not fly, why not take them? A better driving analogy would be
staying in your own lane to avoid head-on collisions and not speeding on
snow, to avoid loss of control.

Then there are the other benefits of low-pressure cutting, like fair curves,
no tear-out, minimal sanding and no tendonitis, just to name a few. It's
worth striving for, no matter how you like to armor yourself.

I would, however, recommend covering cast iron tools located in the sap
throw path.

I realize that, George, but folks should wear safety stuff when
they're operating machinery...
I don't put mine on very often, though I know that I should... even if
I don't make a mistake, the tool can screw up and throw a part..

Hell, a friend of my brothers spent 1/2 a day in emergency, getting
slivers picked out, when his partner turned on a saw or something that
had a coffee cup sitting on it..


"mac davis" wrote in message
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On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 06:26:08 -0500, "George" george@least wrote:

very true, George.. don't have accidents, and you save a lot of bucks
on safety equipment..
no use wearing seat belts, either..

Don't stand in the throw zone, or hack the wood and throw splinters, and
it's all moot.