Comments on: 49 – Safety Week

By: Zeke Muddpuddle

Zeke Muddpuddle — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:59:37 +0000

Marc,
Just love it all pod cast etc.I have learned more in weeks than I have in four years of self reading and Tv. Reading the comments after the first safety pod cast I too have the same unanswered question after adding featherboard and fence for rip cut in rock maple the resistance was very scary to judge cutting speed and my Ridgid lower horsepower did’nt help. Back off feather board? my clean cutting abilities need all the help I can get. Blade sharp but high tooth count.
Thanks for the lessons!!
Zeke

By: Badabing

Badabing — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:10:05 +0000

Just now catching up on all the episodes I’ve missed this last month or so… Been busy with my new home business and things are going pretty well, but I miss keeping up with your website! Great job on this safety topic Marc! Keep up the good work and stay healthy!!!

Best Regards,
Joe

By: Bob N

Bob N — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:04:57 +0000

Hi Marc,

What a GREAT idea this was for a week of safety and I know that it has heightened my own awareness when I have been playing in the shop this week. I hope all woodworkers are watching and paying attention as these facts will help them avoid injury.

I did have a question for you. You recommend this respirator

http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....dwhispe-20

in particular. Do you use this as a dust mask on a regular basis as well as when using finishes? I am thinking of adding it to my weaponary in the shop based on your recommendation, but wanted to see how you felt about it for dust protection. I have a good little DC, but adding other protection cannot hurt.

Thanks for all you do in the woodworking community and all that you are so kind to share with us. I really look forward to checking your site on a daily basis these days.

Bob

By: John Cooper

John Cooper — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:48:45 +0000

Hey Marc,

As always, great job, and thanks for all you do.

Just a “me too” on the respirator. I bought the same 3M respirator you use. It is so comfortable compared to everything else I’ve tried – makes it easy to wear for long periods. And it really makes you realize that those little white dust masks really don’t accomplish very much.

Working with MDF is the worst- and I never really realized how nasty that stuff is. Problem solved with those pink particulate filters. (What is UP with that color though??)

Also, using the white organic vapor filters, I can do a bunch of finishing and not feel sick and headachey afterwards.

Thanks again!
-John

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:04:18 +0000

Hi Marc,
For your 3M respirator, what filter’s were on it? Looks like you had the 2091 (pink filter) P100 on there but what was the cartridge, was it the 6001? Do you always keep the cartridge on there or just when using oil based finishes and chemicals? Wasn’t sure how much it cuts down air breathing through both, currently I just have the 2091 filter which is great, I no longer have sneezing attacks :)
Thanks

By: Vic

Vic — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:54:40 +0000

I know others have already echoed my sentiment, but the bit about Nicole coming in and scaring the &$(@ out of you, reminded me to talk to Sylvia about that. We now have, at least, that rule in place.
It’s hard to think of every scenario. If Sylvia needs my attention she can page the phone in the shop (it’ll ring until I pick it up).

By: WiZeR

WiZeR — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:18:42 +0000

Thanks Nic. I couldn’t find it in the UK. I’ll order it from from over there.

By: ronald graziano

ronald graziano — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:45:07 +0000

Before I start any tool I think , if something is going to come flying off am I in the line of fire. I always try to stand to one side off center from say the grinder , table saw blade or planer.

Marc, Love your new funky theme music.
what is hip
Ron

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:25:13 +0000

Here’s something to keep in mind- turn your cell phone ringer off while working. I normally keep my cell on loud and vibrate, after a couple of calls while using the router , I turned off the ringer and you can guess why.
After I’m done using any machine, I check see if I’ve missed any calls.
It’s simple thing but it keeps you from getting jumpy.

Daniel

By: stewbacca

stewbacca — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:39:34 +0000

I absolutely agree with the family rule.

1. My two year old opened the shop door and screamed at me. After I made sure that he was not hurt but only trying to get my attention, I almost killed him because he scared the crap out of me.

2. My wife also flcked the lights on my while I was making a cut on the table saw and I just about lost it on her too.

Anyway, I highly advocate making sure that your family knows not to startle you while the machines are running.