Hollow Chisel Mortiser 1st use and Mishap

[Ben Roman]

http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif This was my first time using my new shop fox hollow chisel mortiser. Well the thing bit me !!http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif Well the chisel bit me while i was installing ithttp://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif Well as i fumbled around for the First Aid kit I noticed the plastic cover for the bit. Is this to be installed on the bit while you install it. Where were you guys on that one http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif Well I figured out that those chisels are really sharp the hard way.

Ben

[Pete Brown]

How were you holding the chisel? Was it the end that bit you?

When installing mine, my hand doesn't go near the points. If I have to hold something up by the points, I'll use a block of wood, but I don't recall having to do so.

Pete

[glenn bradley]

If it will make you feel any better I have a bandage on my left middle finger. I had my table saw unplugged and was changing the blade. I was reaching to my left to move the throat plate over a bit to get it out of my way while reaching for a wrench on my right. I poked the saw blade with my finger and now realize it is not quite ready for sharpening; it cuts just fine.

[Don Bullock]

Ben, I'm sorry to hear about your cut, but I appreciate the information. I'm getting close to setting up my mortiser and will be even more careful now that I've read of your mishap.

[Caleb Dietrich]

Be careful taking the rubber coating off freshly sharpened cutters...those bite too.