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Category Archives: Safety
I said… WE RECOMMEND PELTOR EARMUFF HEARING PROTECTION!
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Protect your ears and we won’t have to shout! These Peltor earmuffs offer solid hearing protection at a decent price. We highly recommend them! Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Home, Power Tools, Safety, Shop Essentials, Tool Reviews
Tagged Hearing Protection, Peltor
4 Comments | January 31st, 2011
How to Make a Sanding & Blast Cabinet Fine Particle Dust Collection Separator
Looking to make your own dust collection separator? Check out this excellent tutorial. Continue reading
Posted in Safety, Tips
Tagged Dust Collection, Dust Separator, Garage Gazette
5 Comments | January 4th, 2011
You Broke All of My Safety Rules!
About two weeks ago I was working on a project with someone close to me, whose name I won’t mention (yet). They broke just about every single one of my safety rules! Here’s a list of the violations that everyone … Continue reading
Kett KSV-432 Vacuum Saw Helps Control Dust & Debris
Kett’s KSV-432 vacuum saw is a handheld power saw that uses a 2-1/2″ carbide abrasive blade to cut drywall, fiberglass, and plaster. The saw features an integrated cast aluminum dust control port that can be used with a shop vacuum or … Continue reading
Posted in Power Tools, Safety, Saws, Vacuums & Dust Collection
Tagged Kett, Vacuum Saw
4 Comments | October 25th, 2010
Radians Custom Molded Earplugs
Radians custom molded earplugs are designed to offer a soft, perfect and permanent fit. Creating a custom fit consists of mixing two compounds together and then placing the putty into your ear. Smooth the outside of the plug and then allow … Continue reading
Posted in Made in USA, Safety, Shop Essentials
Tagged Radians
Leave a comment | September 13th, 2010
This is Why You Need a Face Shield!
A man was using a bench grinder and wire wheel to clean some rusted files. He was wearing goggles and gloves, but that didn’t help when a thin triangular file broke apart and flew towards his head. The projectile hit above the goggles and became lodged … Continue reading
Posted in Safety
Leave a comment | April 7th, 2010
Safety Goggles Review: Radians, Dewalt, Uvex
Some hobbyists and DIYers risk eye injury and occasionally forego wearing safety goggles, with the most common excuse being that they’re uncomfortable to wear. While safety glasses can sometimes be an appropriate alternative, and are certainly better than nothing, there are times … Continue reading
Posted in Made in USA, Safety, Tool Reviews
Tagged Dewalt, Radians, Safety Goggles, Sperian, Uvex
Leave a comment | March 1st, 2010
Sunset & Lowes Home Improvement Book Recall
Oxmoor House is recalling nine home improvement books since they “contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.” We’ve seen … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Magazines, & Videos, Safety
Tagged Lowes, Tool Recalls
Leave a comment | January 29th, 2010
20%-Off Mechanix Cold Weather Work Gloves
We’re huge fans of Mechanix branded mechanics’/work gloves – they fit well, last long, and feel great. While we haven’t yet tried Mechanix’ cold weather gloves, they’re currently on sale at Amazon for 20%-off, so we’ll give them a try.
Racor Spray Can Rack
Racor’s spray can rack holds 6 cans or similarly sized bottles neatly and out of the way. The rack, constructed from 14ga steel and coated with a durable epoxy finish, installs quickly and easily, and barely takes up any more … Continue reading
The WSIB Wants to Scare You Safe!
Check out these promotional videos by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. If you ask me, horrifying videos are a brilliant way to promote occupational safety! WARNING: The following four videos/commercials are somewhat graphic and disturbing – you may want to … Continue reading
Posted in Safety
Leave a comment | March 20th, 2009