As we move into the holiday season many of you will be in the shop building projects. We all get busy this time of year which makes it even more important to think about shop safety. Take a few moments to look around the shop for hazards.
Check for obstacles laying around the shop floor. Watch for potential fire points. Dispose of soiled rags properly. Make sure the fire extinguisher is in working condition. Take time to make sure all you cutting blades are sharp. A dull blade is a dangerous blade. Check electrical cords are still in good condition and replace or repair as necessary.
The best safety tip is to think. Think about what you are about to do. Are you using the safest method? Do you even know the proper use of that tool? If not then read the manual.
I want all of you to enjoy making your holiday projects. A few minutes thinking about safety might just prevent an accident. Your holidays will be much better if you still have all your fingers to open presents. Be smart and be safe.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Another Christmas ornament to cut.
Posted by Steve Good at 12:40:00 AM
Heritage Wood Specialties. Scroll saw ready boards!
Heritage Wood Specialties is a nationally recognized supplier of superior quality hardwoods to fine woodworkers across the US and Canada. Novice hobbyists and experienced enthusiasts alike can enjoy the high quality woodworking materials and kits available from Heritage Wood Specialties. Great source for scroll saw ready boards.
Seyco
Free Pattern Catalog. 1000's of free patterns.
Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each
Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.
The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make.
Order the $3 pdf Catalog
Stencil Printer Instruction Video.
The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.
Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1
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Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker
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Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.
Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.
Download the Free Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker. Create Oval key chain patterns in seconds.
Download Version .9a
Please consider a $5 donation for The Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker.
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Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.
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Think Safety
Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.
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