Listen When that Little Voice Speaks

wow..nice catch

interesting how the sub conscience knows things sometimes… a good rule to follow is to listen as you mentioned.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

It’s a good reminder. It doesn’t hurt to double-check, especially when it comes to safety.

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On my way down to the shop right now, I’ll listen, don’t you worry! I learn something new from you guys & gals everyday, thanks.

-- Larry , Colorado www.coloradorecordcrates.com

I always triple check things like that. I’m real paranoid about those things!

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Thanks for the reminder!!! Safety is so very important and we should never become too complacent in our shop, or in anything we do! I guess that the little voice coming from our subconscious mind really does work if we listen.
It talked to me last week when I forgot to put the gas cap on my riding lawnmower after filling the tank. Something didn’t seem right after I stated cutting the grasses and when I stopped the lawnmower and got off to check I discovered the gas cap was missing. Found it about 200 ft away on the ground. Gas from the full tank could have easily splashed out onto the hot engine.

-- Each and Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. Greg Little

Hey Dusty
Many times our 1st inclination is the best one .I’m glad this had a happy ending

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

Miket, I would normally say that I do the same thing. I am paranoid about “safety” especially in the shop. I have had a couple experiences that cause me to be paranoid. Sometimes you just need to listen to that nagging voice that is telling you something you already know.

Thankfully, I did that today. I am sure that when that oak hit the cutterhead, all hell would have broken loose.

I love your avatar.

-- Making Sawdust Safely

Thanks a lot Dusty. I’ve never changed my blades, but when I do you can bet I will double check everything now.

-- Dale Manning, Carthage, NY

OCD is only a disorder for those who have accidents!

It is good when you listen the first time. I have a router table that likes to chew on fingers. After the second time and a few stitches, I had a large hearing aid installed…
Glad you did what you did.

-- jack -- measure once, curse twice!

Good outcome! It’s good to hear you listened.

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I’m glad I stopped to read this. As we speak, my jointer sits with freshly sharpened blades waiting for me to do the final adjustment. This was a good reminder to check the screws a second time before turning it on. -SST

-- Accuracy is not in your power tool, it's in you

A check list is a god save. When working on equipment I jot each each operation and check them off in reverse. Its a pain I know but by last count, I still have all ten digits and don’t know anyone in the ER nor have a machine down due to broken parts.