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Learning the hard way is the worst. We should take care of the fragile parts such as the eyes and ears. I have always been putting primary consideration to eye safety. Perhaps it is time for me to heed your warning and include hearing protection.
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I cannot help but reply to this old thread since the topic caught my attention. I had used the band saws mentioned. They are considerably less expensive as compared to their contemporaries. However, these machines just perform well and get the job done. This is highly recommended for a budget like yours.
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Some people think of safety when something unfortunate happen to them. You are right about safety glasses for the eyes. No job is ever too small for safety gears. You are an excellent teacher having taught these kids the proper and safe way on handling power tools. Better a safety geek than sorry.