* Make sure that the gun is in sequential mode as opposed to bump- or contact-trip. For example, did you see the one about the guy who went to the dentist with a toothache, only to find that he had shot a nail into his skull six days ago- and didn't know about it? There are, though, the occasional stories of freak accidents. It's a high number when you consider that nail guns, until recently, were thought of as contractors-only tools.įor the most part, nail gun injuries are puncture wounds to the hands and fingers. When the study wrapped up, 40 percent of the injuries occurred in the hands of DIYers (sometimes literally). Like other tools on this list, the study showed that while the number is increasing, the rate of occupational injuries is staying the same. The number peaked in 2005, the final year of the study, at 42,000 injuries. But it's a little scary, too, because even the smallest versions of these tools can be very dangerous.Ī recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that nail gun injuries have nearly doubled since 2001. It's impressive when you think about it-just pull the trigger and bury a 3-in. Regardless of size, they work by harnessing the power of compressed air to fire off a fastener to the tune of around 120 pounds per square inch. Nail guns come in all shapes and sizes, from massive framing guns all the way to petite brad staplers.
* Pennington adds, "Stand outside the saw's miter slots on each side of the blade-that way, any kickback will likely pass by you." Or, substitute the splitter for a riving knife, which has teeth to grip wood if it kicks back as it passes through the blade.
* Avoid kickback by using a splitter, which is a narrow piece of metal that guides and steadies the wood after it passes through the saw blade. Bench Dog's Feather-loc is a good choice, since it also works well when pushing narrow wood through a router table or band saw. * It's worthwhile to invest in a featherboard, which can safely advance stock toward a moving table-saw blade while keeping your fingers clear. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
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