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Protect
your face and eyes with a face shield.
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Protect
your respiratory system and ventilate your work space with a
proper dust collection system.
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Remove
all moldy (Splated) wood and shavings immediately.
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Protect
your skin from toxic materials and possible allergies to some
woods.
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Work
sober, never under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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If you have to use brute force to make the wood do what you
want, your tools and methods are wrong.
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If you grasp the tools with an iron grip, you'll quickly fatigue
yourself; and, in the long run, it's dangerous*.
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Keep the tool rest as close to the work as possible, tools firm
to the rest and always remove the tool rest when sanding and
finishing.
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Keep
long sleeves rolled up above your elbows.
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Don't
let apron strings fly in the way of the turning stock. Tie back
long hair, and keep safety glasses or a full-face shield over
your eyes.
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Sanding
on the lathe can turn into a dust storm and dust can be dangerous.
Open a window, use a dust collection system, and wear a mask.
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Do
you feet a favor: get a resilient pad on which to stand. A rubber
anti-fatigue mat (Part #721049) prevents slipping too by trapping
sawdust between the grooves of its non-slip surface.
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Avoid
prolonged lower back strain. Take a breather when you feel tension
growing in your back muscles. To relieve strain, try squatting
with your knees bent and your back straight against a wall.
One orthopedic surgeon claims that Americans would suffer fewer
back problems in general if they made this a daily practice.
