• musicmind333@mastodon.social
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    1 year ago

    @UsernameLost as attached to fingers as they are to you id say :p

    I’ve only recently got into using power tools and the like and am still impressed by the sheer, well, power they have.
    I used a miter saw for the first time a few weeks ago. The SPEED at which that thing can seemingly melt it’s way through wood or aluminum like it’s butter is impressive.

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      1 year ago

      Any power tool can hurt you. I had a piece of maple kickback and explode on a miter saw, which I didn’t even know was possible.

      Luckily, the only actual injury I’ve gotten while woodworking was on a scroll saw, which is basically just a sewing machine with a small saw blade. Piece of wood pinched around the blade and jerked up, took the back of my finger against the blade. Minimal damage, but it bled like a stuck pig for a bit

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          1 year ago

          Lol can’t say I recommend either experience. As far as power tool injuries go, scroll saw is probably the best one to do it on. I think it was completely healed in a few days, but basically just a shallow cut. Be careful, don’t get complacent, and you should be able to avoid major injuries!