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Originally Posted by PaulP  Nice jig thumbsup but - get a block of wood behind there. Your thumb will thank you.
Paul P |
Thanks, I was thinking about that, but many years of woodworking has me one step ahead of you.
Left hand rests on the miter and fence, right hand rests on the right side of the key on the fence (the key is pretty tall). I found it would be very difficult for me to put my hand in the danger zone between these two points and still use the jig comfortably. I'd have to go out of my way to hold it differently and unsafely. And once I've got my physical motion set, it's unlikely I'll change it. I've also added an "Anti-fatigue Matt" in front of the table saw, for better traction and for my knees (since I'm going to be here a while!). I think the only way I could make myself safer at this point, is if I get a gas mask with a sealed visor to keep the dust out from behind my glasses and out of my hair! LOL
I saw in the paper that Menards is having a sale on 1/8" MDF. Whole sheets for about $6, which is half what I usually pay for it. I think I'm going to stock up if I can figure out how to cut it while I'm there to fit it in my wagon.