Gary Herrmann
01-16-2005, 1:34 PM
Not sure what happened. Was ripping some 1/2" cherry for a box for SWMBO. Maybe the fence flexed a bit, or I slipped a little with the push stick (one of those rubber grippy types that are kinda like a #6 plane). I was even using a featherboard.
Next thing I know the wood bound up and shot backwards in a blur. Shattered on a post of my smith machine about 12 feet away. Must have been spinning because I got a tiny knick on the index finger knuckle of my left hand.
I'm glad I was to the side of the blade or I would probably be undergoing a cherryectomy right now.
I've got the benchtop Dewalt tablesaw. Bought it 5 years ago when I was doing a bunch of carpentry projects around the house. Once I get my shop out of the basement (could be a long time tho), I'll get a floor model.
This does reinforce my thoughts that I should build one of those tables around it to get some more side and outfeed support. Maybe buy one of those Grippers to help reduce this problem.
Also makes me think that I'll try ripping on my MM16 when it arrives.
Son went down for a nap, so I had to stop anyway. Guess I'll spend some time learning TurboCAD.
Make sure you are following safe practices when you use your TS.
Next thing I know the wood bound up and shot backwards in a blur. Shattered on a post of my smith machine about 12 feet away. Must have been spinning because I got a tiny knick on the index finger knuckle of my left hand.
I'm glad I was to the side of the blade or I would probably be undergoing a cherryectomy right now.
I've got the benchtop Dewalt tablesaw. Bought it 5 years ago when I was doing a bunch of carpentry projects around the house. Once I get my shop out of the basement (could be a long time tho), I'll get a floor model.
This does reinforce my thoughts that I should build one of those tables around it to get some more side and outfeed support. Maybe buy one of those Grippers to help reduce this problem.
Also makes me think that I'll try ripping on my MM16 when it arrives.
Son went down for a nap, so I had to stop anyway. Guess I'll spend some time learning TurboCAD.
Make sure you are following safe practices when you use your TS.