Steps In Maintaining Safety With Honeycomb Core Cutting Tools

By Essie Osborn


When handling sharp instruments, you must observe proper care in order to protect yourself from any injury. To do so would mean wearing the proper safety equipment which must be put on by the time you enter your shop. At least you should not miss out something to protect your ear from the noise as well as your safety glasses and latex gloves.

It is not only enough to have the right gears but you must also have the proper clothing. Using Honeycomb core cutting tools may pose you on certain risks. Wear clothes which you feel comfortable with.

The next thing that you should know about is that you should avoid any alcoholic drinks as well as drugs while working. These substances which are intoxicating could lead you to dangerous circumstances. It would be better if you would stay sober and clean because you would less likely encounter accidents.

Moreover, you must always remember that the proper way to change the blades of a certain tool is to disconnect first the power that supplies it. It is not sufficient that you merely switched off the appliance but to be safer, unplug the electricity line. Do not be like those people who have had their fingers cut by not following this safety tip.

One more precaution that could be helpful to you is that if it is possible, a single extension cord should be used for the entire work and for all the tools you will be using. This is a way for you to be forced to unplug those machines which are not being used at the present since unplugging them is a common mistake being practiced by many. You will likewise be aware what are those which are plugged.

There is also a necessity that you keep your blades and bits sharp enough for the job because if they are already dull cutting, then that could be dangerous. Moreover, you would have to work hard before you would complete the task that is desired and this will also make cleaner cuts. In case they are already blunt, the tendency is that they might bind or kick back.

It is also advisable that you would inspect for the presence of screws, nails and some other metals on the material you are going to cut. These objects might be present on the stock you are working on and it would not be safe to have them subjected to spinning blades. This can lead to injuries so better check before starting.

If you would have to utilize a cutter, be sure you know how its design works and most of the time it works in a way that you would have to cut facing the side opposite. Move against its direction to be effective. This means that you have to be against the motion of the cutting head.

Furthermore, you must remember that it is totally not allowed to reach over any blade especially when you have to clear the debris or cut offs. Keep your hands off from the table saw and it would be better if you wait for it to stop before taking out the things on it. Better use a stick to move away any waste.




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