The Complete Online Guide to Knifemaking, SAFETY EQUIPMENT

The Complete Online Guide to Knifemaking, SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Using power tools and hot forges come with many possible hazards. This book is certainly not a machinist safety guidebook. Please always wear the proper personal safety gear and equip your shop with some basic safety equipment like a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and eyewash solution.

When working around power equipment, always wear eye protection to prevent any dust or hot sparks from causing damage. Remove any loose jewelry and tie up long hair. Any loose clothing or jewelry can and will get wrapped up and pulled into machinery. Grinding steel or sanding handle material also produces a fine and often airborne powder. Whenever grinding, always use a good respirator to prevent lung damage from these airborne contaminants. It's also a good idea to wear spark resistant clothing or a shop apron. When using the forge heat resistant welders’ gloves and long handle tongues will prevent many burns.

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