Mitchell Andrus
10-14-2006, 8:40 AM
The accident you avoid may be your own.
I spend about 4 hours twice a year (aside from ongoing on-the-spot repairs) inspecting/repairing/replacing everything that moves in the shop. I do it when the clocks change - a great reminder.
The post about an unfortunate accident due to a cracked miter saw part prompts me to remind everyone to take just a little time to open all inspection doors and look at belts, nuts and bolts, castings and handles. Tear down and tighten everything. (I caught a loose impeller on my DC last spring) Tighten and replace where needed. Great time to lube too.
Don't overlook plumbing and heating equipment. A burst water heater would be a problem, no? Change the oil in your compressor.
Vacuum all the dust out of every electrical box. Inspect wiring for frays and rot and make sure - at least twice a year - that you're doing all you can to stay fire safe.
A secondary benefit is that you may eliminate down-time due to an untimely failure and repair which might have been caught and avoided.
Mitch
I spend about 4 hours twice a year (aside from ongoing on-the-spot repairs) inspecting/repairing/replacing everything that moves in the shop. I do it when the clocks change - a great reminder.
The post about an unfortunate accident due to a cracked miter saw part prompts me to remind everyone to take just a little time to open all inspection doors and look at belts, nuts and bolts, castings and handles. Tear down and tighten everything. (I caught a loose impeller on my DC last spring) Tighten and replace where needed. Great time to lube too.
Don't overlook plumbing and heating equipment. A burst water heater would be a problem, no? Change the oil in your compressor.
Vacuum all the dust out of every electrical box. Inspect wiring for frays and rot and make sure - at least twice a year - that you're doing all you can to stay fire safe.
A secondary benefit is that you may eliminate down-time due to an untimely failure and repair which might have been caught and avoided.
Mitch