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Sharp tools are easier to work with and result in a cleaner
finish to your project. |
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Carry tools in a tool belt or toolbox. Do not carry screwdrivers
or other pointed items in your pockets. |
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Always use two hands to control a chisel. One hand should be at the top of the handle and the other hand should be down near the cutting edge so that if the chisel skips, it will stop quickly. Always apply pressure to a chisel in the opposite direction of your body so can't hit you. |
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Hitting your thumb is the classic woodworking injury. It can
hurt a lot, but isn't serious. The far greater risk from using
a hammer is the risk of shard of metal striking you in the eye.
Always wear eye protection (safety glasses) when using a hammer. |
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Keep fingers away from the blade of a handsaw when cutting
materials. Until the cut is well established, the saw will have
a tendency to skip out of the cut. |
