Monday, January 23, 2012

Safety first: Laguna Tools reviews basic woodworking safety rules

From Laguna Tools



Woodworking can be a very engaging hobby, but as with many hobbies dealing with tools, it can also be very dangerous. Laguna tools reviews some of the basic safety tips that all woodworkers, amateur or professional, must take into account to keep woodworking as safe as possible.



A general rule for woodworkers is that the woodshop is no place for people in a hurry. Workers should take basic safety precautions into account every time, such as appropriate clothing and safety equipment like goggles.


From Laguna Tools



Woodworkers must always go against the direction of the cutter, as power tools are designed for this motion. Other safety tips, particularly those considered no-brainers, such as the use of sharp blades and bits and checking the stocks to be cut for loose metal such as screws and nails, should be emphasized. When working with equipment like those from Laguna Tools, reviews of the bits and blades must be done while the machines have their power cords unplugged. The same goes for removing cutoffs; the machines must be turned off before any attempt is made to remove the debris.



Taking in drugs and alcohol before woodworking is a big no. Finally, distractions must be avoided while working.



More information on Laguna Tools and reviews of its products are available on its official website.



From Laguna Tools