minor injury

[Matt Schell]

The bottom edge of the t-slot/miter slot on a cast iron table saw is sharp enough to slice through several layers of skin. I stupidly wiped some sawdust out of the miter slot with two of my fingers and sliced the tips of both of them. I new instantly I was in for a long bleeding session. There are lots of nerve ending in the tips of the fingers its gets really tingly.

[Brad Townsend]

An unexpected hazard! I've done the same thing many times but fortunately without injury. The good part is a few swipes with some fine sandpaper should take the edge off.

[Matt Schell]

sounds like a great idea.

thanks

[Jason Scott]

yep, I did it wiping down my new PM 64A, I hate that feeling, happens so fast the pain hasn't hit yet but you know you sliced it good, glad it wasn't worse...

[Paul Downes]

I use a hone (100 grit) to knock off sharp burrs/edges on new equipment. Sand paper will work but I would back it with a piece of wood because some burrs will cut right through the sand paper.