best saftey item?

[roy knapp]

what is the best shop saftey item that can be used with any power tool?

[Don Baer]

Engage brain before turning on power.

[Bob Yarbrough]

Ditto Don!

[Jim Becker]

I third the motion!

[Jim Dunn]

Here! Here! and turn off the TV. Oh yeah and your wife too ( as I look over my shoulder ready to flinch)

[Jim Becker]

Here! Here! and turn off the TV. Oh yeah and your wife too ( as I look over my shoulder ready to flinch)

Um, Jim...it's never a good idea to turn her off...

[Dan Oliphant]

Don's got it, keep your mind on your business and minimize the potential distractions.

[Rich Tesoroni]

Proper maintenance of power tools is another good way to avoid problems, as is using the right tool.

Now excuse me while I go chisel a 2x4 with a screwdriver and a rock.

Rich

[Dennis McDonaugh]

While using your brain is important, don't you think Roy was looking for a tangible safety device? I vote for push blocks, I use them on the jointer, table saw, and router table.

[Roger Los]

"...remember the most important safety tip is to wear these safety glasses."

Wish I followed that one better myself.

[John Shuk]

At the woodworking show in Jersey last year my wife pointed out a fair number of one eyed men. More than I have ever known in my life all in one place.

[Bob Noles]

Hi Roy.....

I'll reply here with the same answer I gave you on the other forum.

Full Face shield, hearing protection and respirator.

Long time... no see. Hope you have been doing well my old friend.

[Mark Singer]

Don't turn it on

[Barry O'Mahony]

For Table Saws, I finally broke down and spent the bucks to get the Delta snap-in splitter for my Unisaw. It helps I was able to use a gift certificate given to me for most if it.

I shouldn't have waited so long. Like many/most folks, the first time I unbolted the stock splitter/guard to do a dado, it never went back on. 'just too much of a hassle to bolt it on and off. The splitter is so easy to install and remove, I actually use it.

[tod evans]

my vote goes to safety glasses.