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   eddo234 | Aug 13, 2021 09:51am | #1

   Thanks for that common sense reminder. I jointed off the tip of my thumb almost 40 years ago when I let go with one of my hands of a wide board I was edge jointing, ironically to push the guard, which had a malfunctioning spring, back into place, to be safer. As you said in your case, it happened in the blink of an eye, not 100% sure how. When I started buying machines again a few years ago (I sold my cabinet shop business in the mid 90s) for retirement fun I made it a point to be safer and healthier this time around. So, lots of featherboards, pushsticks, hold downs, etc. Sawstop saw with its splitter in place, power feeders for the shapers, JessEm Clear Cut stock guide for the saw. Better dust collection, air filter, HVLP instead of the old conventional spray setup, water-based finishes to replace all the Toluene and Xylene that cleaned up the conversion varnish. Safer and healthier.

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   JasonWhite | Aug 14, 2021 10:11am | #8

   Sounds like you have all the bases covered. I, too, will certainly be taking safety a lot more seriously going forward.

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   _mj_ | Aug 13, 2021 09:58am | #2

   7 minutes well spent. I can't bring myself to "like" it... but I do appreciate it.

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   ben_strano | Aug 13, 2021 10:49am | #3

   That was a good video Jason and I'm glad you shared it. If it saves one person from making a similar mistake you've done a hell of a good deed.

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   JasonWhite | Aug 14, 2021 10:08am | #6

   Thanks, Ben. That was the point if it; to help others. I was hesitant to even make the video. Glad I did.

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   Go_Bills | Aug 13, 2021 07:00pm | #4

   Thanks Jason - That is one of the most important woodworking videos I will ever watch.

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   JasonWhite | Aug 14, 2021 10:09am | #7

   I’m glad you thought so. Thank you.

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   cl810 | Aug 14, 2021 09:56am | #5

   Thanks Jason, we all can use a reminder of the risks in our shops.

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   SmartWork360 | Aug 15, 2021 08:15am | #9

   Thanks for sharing! Such a helpful video to me.

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   JasonWhite | Aug 16, 2021 05:08pm | #10

   Very glad to hear that. No more jointer mishaps!! ;)

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   curmudgeon | Aug 16, 2021 08:10pm | #11

   Thank you, Sir.

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   user-2580599 | Aug 16, 2021 09:05pm | #12

   Thank you, Jason. I appreciate this and your efforts to share your experience. You've given me some things to think about.

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   mlindy | Aug 16, 2021 11:25pm | #13

   Thanks Jason for allowing us to learn from your mishap. Always good to hear how accidents happen and of the lessons learned. I credit having 10 fingers to yours and similar stories told over the years to me. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.