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Tool Safety

Learn about tool safety with Bob Vila, including information about saw and ladder safety, and more.


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		Bench Vises & Clamps It's essential to outfit your workbench with an assortment of vises and clamps. They free your hands by holding your work ...
		Changing Bits Never change your drill and router bits without first disconnecting the power cord.
		Full Speed Sawing Don't start a saw motor with the blade touching the workpiece. Let the motor reach full speed before it begins the cut.
		Kickback Dangers Kickback is a leading cause of power saw injuries. A hazard inherent to all power saws regardless of brand or style, it occurs ...
		Ladder Safety Whenever possible, use a wooden or fiberglass ladder for outdoor work. Aluminum ladders could be dangerous around electrical ...
		Ladder Security When not in use, keep your work ladders locked up so that burglars cannot use them to break into your house through the upper ...
		Saw Safety Here are some important safety tips to remember when you're using a circular saw. Remove jewelry and loose clothing first, and ...
		Saw Tune-Up Before and after each use, check the saw's safety mechanisms. Make sure that blade guards are operating properly and smoothly. ...
		Tool Purpose Don't use a tool for anything other than its intended purpose. Using a wrench as a hammer may seem like a quick fix, but it ...
		Tree Felling Make sure you wear proper safety gear and make three simple cuts. Make your first cut at a slight angle, no more than ...

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