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===General Knowledge===

===General Knowledge===

* The Table Saw is the center of the shop because it is the most frequently used tool.  

* The Table Saw is the center of the shop because it is the most frequently used tool and it provides extra clearance on all sides to cut large pieces of wood.

* Always inspect materials for nails or metal. Metal debris in wood will damage the equipment and possibly cause injury to you.  

* Always inspect materials for nails or metal. Metal debris in wood will damage the equipment and possibly cause injury to you. We have a metal detector available if needed.

* Make sure the process you are using is correct for your material type.  

* Make sure the process you are using is correct for your material type.

* Get help handling larger pieces of wood.

* Get help handling larger pieces of wood.

* When making dust turn on the dust filtration units.  

* When making dust turn on the overhead dust filtration units.

* You can't learn woodworking on a wiki page... Go to the wood shop and start making things!  

* You can't learn woodworking on a wiki page... Go to the wood shop and start making things!

Here are a couple things to keep in mind:

Here are a couple things to keep in mind:

* Some wood dust can be toxic. Be aware of the type of wood you are working with.  

* Some wood dust can be toxic. Be aware of the type of wood you are working with.

* Blades and cutters are very sharp so always think before touching.

* Blades and cutters are very sharp so always think before touching.

* Be aware of the location of your fingers in relation to blades and cutters. Never let your hands or finger come close to the blade path.  

* Always be aware of the location of your fingers in relation to blades and cutters. Never let your hands or fingers come close to the blade path.

* Be aware of people and what they are doing around you.  

* Be aware of people and what they are doing around you.

* Be aware of what is on the floor around you. Don't trip on dust collector hoses or electrical cords.  

* Be aware of what is on the floor around you. Sweep up slippery sawdust and remove tripping hazards.

* May of the machines are very loud. Wear ear protection when needed.  

* Many of the machines are very loud. Wear ear protection when needed.

* If something feels like it could be dangerous ask a supervisor before attempting.

* If something feels like it could be dangerous ask a supervisor before attempting.