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STL 165: Staying Safe in the Shop

Shop Talk Live · 8 Jun 2018 · 1h 02m

What this episode covers

Host Ben Strana and editors Tom McKenna, Mike Pekovich, and Jeff Rose discuss shop safety, focusing on table saw operations and hand tool handling. They debate milling sequences to minimize tear-out, advocate for riving knives and splitters to prevent kickback, and share techniques for using push sticks and holding chisels safely. The conversation also addresses how to manage unfinished projects and control wood movement in wide miter joints on Arts and Crafts furniture.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Products
SawStop
Also
Philip Morley, Kevin Rodel, Fine Woodworking

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