[Boatanchors] Stupid Stunts

[Robert Nickels]

Rodger wrote:
> I bet we have all had some near accidents involving common shop tools like
> drill presses and most of us have been lucky enough to have avoided serious
> permanent injuries. 
I agree with Rodger 100% and am happy to hear it wasn't any worse, 
Gary.  I used to tempt fate the same way, but finally learned it's just 
not worth the risk.

Rodger's comments about woodworking safety brought circular saw 
accidents to mind.  Here's a very common home power tool that - 
according to stats from a trade association - causes 60,000 injuries - 
and 3,000 amputations - every year in the US alone!   I mention this as 
an example of how technology has been applied, not just to make saws 
safer, but to actually make it impossible to injure yourself on one!    
I don't own one (or stock in the company) but I think they've got a 
terrific idea - check out the videos:  
http://www.sawstop.com/how-it-works-overview.htm  You'll be amazed!

Like we were reminded in the old QSTs  "Switch to Safety".   And that 
applies to power tools as well as high voltage.

73 Bob W9RAN