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| DaOld Man:
Yesterday I was using the router with a flush pattern bit. I finished the first cut and laid it down. Usually I will release the clamp on the router which lets the bit retract up into the base, but I had another piece to cut the same way and didnt want to have to reset the height of the bit. And usually when Im done with a cut I will unplug the router, but I didnt this time. I laid the router down next to my mouse sander. Before I let go of the router, I accidentally hit the switch. the router bit took off. Thankfully I didnt get in the way of it, but my poor mouse sander did, and thankfully the sander wasnt plugged in, the short circuit could have ruined the bit, or worse yet set some of the MDF dust on fire. The router was probably on no more than a second, but that was plenty of time for the router bit to chew up the mouse sander cord. I have since fixed the cord but it made me think that it could have easily been one of my limbs, which probably would not have fared as well as the cord did. Here's a picture of the chewed up cord and just a reminder that a router is a very good tool, but it can be very dangerous, especially if you get in a hurry while using it. |
| Mauzy:
Things like that really make you think. When I first started soldering a year or so ago, I let the iron rest on the cord of the work light I was using. By the time I smelled the burning plastic across the room, the cord melted enough to trip a breaker. Luckily the outlets and lights were wired independently as the overhead light allowed me to at least get the iron off of the wrecked cord. Scared the crap outta me. |
| Bluedeath:
I melted the soldering iron powercord .... with the solderiing iron of course. |
| arzoo:
Occasionally when I'm using a power tool - usually the table saw, I have these morbid thoughts as to how easily I could off, well you get the picture - it keeps me alert. I've heard they now have technology which allows a table saw to detect the contact with flesh and stop the blade instantaneously before and damage can be done. |
| Kevin Mullins:
--- Quote from: arzoo on December 04, 2008, 08:35:25 am ---I've heard they now have technology which allows a table saw to detect the contact with flesh and stop the blade instantaneously before and damage can be done. --- End quote --- I've seen the demonstration of those and there are some videos online of them in action. As cool as they may be, I still see the urgency in taking every usual precaution. Just a damn scary thought of what could happen. Heck, what if that new technology fails? Having several knuckle busting, appendage cutting, concussion causing hobbies.... I can't stress safety enough in all that you may do. It's all too easy for that one time to happen. |
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