Tools/mitresaw/induction

NOTICE, THIS WIKI PAGE IS INCOMPLETE AND I WILL TRY TO FINISH IT OVER THE NEXT WEEK Some of the tools at the Hackspace are potentially hazardous to use, for these tools members are required to have an induction before they can use them. Inductions provide information on how to safely and effectively use the basic functions of the tools, we appreciate that some members may have professional experience on some of these tools and in this case the induction may be very reduced and just cover any risks or procedures specific to rLab. Some tools have multiple levels of induction in order to cover more advanced uses of that tool without making the basic induction take too long.

For all tools you are only required to take level-1 induction before use, after that you may perform any task that you feel confident you can do safely, higher levels of induction may be useful to you in performing more advanced operations but are not required before doing tasks covered in them so long as you're confident of your ability to handle those tasks without risk to yourself, others, or the tool. Reading these notes is NOT an substitute for an in-person induction.

PLEASE NOTE : All induction providers are volunteers who are providing inductions to the best of their ability but are NOT qualified instructors. Inductions are provided on a best-effort basis but you and you alone are responsible for your safety while using the tools and for satisfying yourself that you can operate the tools safely. There are professional training courses available from various providers in Reading and the surrounding area if you feel they are appropriate for the level of work you intend to undertake

Note for wiki editors : Please do not edit induction pages unless you are one of of the people that gives that induction

Introduction

The mitre saw, also known as a chop saw, is one of the most basic bench tools in woodworking. Do not let its simplicity fool you: it is as useful a tool as it is simple. It can be used for anything from cutting long planks down to size to making accurate bevels.

Induction Level 1

Topic	Detailed contents	Rationale
Proper clothing	Long hair must be tied back. Either tight sleeves or short sleeves or loose sleeves rolled up. Mention catch points: Most notably the knobs, the guard, and the blade itself.	Any loose hanging clothing or hair can get tangled, either pulling someone in or immobilizing the user.
PPE	For general use, all that's needed are goggles. But for more major projects, a dust mask and ear protectors are recommended.	This protects the human body from the noise and particulates that come from operating a mitre saw.
Example	Example	Example