Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Eyes, ears, fingers, and lungs are all at risk when working with wood. Share your tips and stories of “lessons learned” to help others protect their health.
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Table saw jig with dado blade set up so I don't hurt myself againSo, I have a cut that I’ve done shown bellow. As you’ll notice it... |
7 | 8 days ago |
Makita Battery Charger seems dangerous to me, anyone else have similar issue?At first I thought it was the wiring of the outlet I was using to connect my ... |
34 | 9 days ago |
Woodwork classes in Long Island ? ? ?Hey guys this post goes out in particular to anybody living in Long Island, b... |
7 | 16 days ago |
making my own ceiling extractor for fine dust plans/help neededI bought a couple of fantastic squirell cage fans the kind they use in the De... |
4 | 16 days ago |
Insulated flex duct as a cyclone mufflerI was looking over Bill Pentz’s design for a cyclone muffler (http://bi... |
0 | 19 days ago |
Is this wood allergy?Hey guys. I was handling (carrying, not yet cutting) some oak plywood (and a ... |
3 | 25 days ago |
Frickin BugsI can’t say I am proud of my safety habits, but when using the table sa... |
31 | 25 days ago |
DC filter surface area - how much do I need?I’ve started work on my new dust collector (3hp motor, eBay cyclone sep... |
5 | 27 days ago |
switch wiring helpI was given an HVAC motor/fan. Three speed. I originally used a three speed... |
4 | 29 days ago |
28 ga duct for dust collection - any good?I know the recommendation for galvanized ducting for dust collection is min 2... |
15 | 29 days ago |
Any idea how to get rid of wasps???We have a horrible wasp problem. As soon as it started getting warm these suc... |
48 | 34 days ago |
New KilnHello everyone.I have a question about a electric wall heater. The plan: I am... |
4 | 35 days ago |
Another, home made, shop air cleaner. It blows big time!Trying to fight the dust in suspension the air in my shop I decided the make ... |
22 | 38 days ago |
DC in the basement - Get It Out?I have my workshop in the basement, and I’m thinking of revamping my DC... |
16 | 43 days ago |
Have You Cleaned Your Dust Collector Filter Lately?I use an early (1994 vintage) 1 1/2 hp Oneida dust collector with a cartridge... |
16 | 44 days ago |
Epically bad construction of a shed up in CanadaI got a link from a friend, to a motorcycle forum. Apparently one of the pos... |
38 | 44 days ago |
PPE came in todayNo problems with sharp pointy stuff now!!!! |
4 | 45 days ago |
Didja ever..................Spill a quart of 2 cycle oil on the shop floor. End of the day, just home fr... |
7 | 49 days ago |
Does your bandsaw sit too low for you? jacked mine up 7.5".I’m not a giant – only 6’ tall but I felt like I had to rea... |
8 | 52 days ago |
Dust Extractor from Whole House Vac?Hi Guys, I am in the process of building my shop in my basement. In one c... |
4 | 54 days ago |

























