Ms Debbie P's 2007 Shop Tour and Inspection #21: 12-17-07 Tour and inspection of JPW 1995's Shop

Nice shop, glad you passed the inspection!

-- Still learning everything

and it was nice to get out of the snow for a while.

ah yes..the scroll saw and the mitre saw.. my two favourite tools!!!
Congrats on the pass.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Being a former OSHA coordinator I really appreciate the call to safety here at LJ thanks for that.

I echo your comments, Sandhill. And I see many other LJs ringing the tocsin, reminding each other that safety is paramount.
Be your woodshop experience a hobby or a professional one, engage your brain before walking into the shop.
1). Understand how your tool works and use the provided safety features.
2). Dress for success (eye, and ear protection, secure loose clothing, jewelry, long hair etc).
3.) Think it through before throwing the switch.
4.) Take breaks and never work with power tools when fatigued, upset, on medication or alcohol. Mental clarity is a first defense against an accident.
5.) Have appropriate first aid items and the means to summon aid if needed available before beginning the project.
6.) If you’re not sure how to proceed safely, ask around here before trying something you are unfamiliar with.

Respect your tools. If it was made to cut lumber, it will do a dandy job on meat and bone as well…

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Great continuation of the tours. Thanks Debbie and Douglas.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Another nice thing about a Ms. DebbieP inspection. No coming back repeatedly with newly noticed infractions.
She’s a pro.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Good point, Douglas! Calgirl shoul’ve called Debbie first! Thanks for the passing grade, Ms. Debbie. I hope you enjoyed your time in the bluegrass.

-- JP, Shelbyville, KY

haha yes! I do it right the first time :)
And .. I’ve only had one fail. Very impressive, LumberJocks.. very impressive.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

moar funny pictures

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all in the interest of comedy…

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Great shop JPW. What a waste of space just for a car when you can always use the space for a workshop. Anyway thats what you can do in the warmer parts of the world Well done Miss Debbie & Douglas.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Some of the biggest areas where we see accidents are caused by poor lighting, fatigue and repetitive tasks. Where ever possible use red and or yellow paint on tools that rotate. Never, ever remove guards from machinery. For smokers go outside of your shop, don’t smoke in bed and no sleeping in the ash tray little attempt at humor be safe.

Nice shop ! If I could add half that size to mine ! I see that you save a bit of scrap too. Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

-- Ageingwood - artsplae1@msn.com No time , retired

It’s always nice to see how people make use of the space they have for their obsessions.

(and what kind of coffee they drink)!

Nice work space;

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

I would think that 2010 would be a good year to re-establish the shop tours. You and MsDebbieP up to it?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Fun post debbie

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/