Anybody have any useful hints or tips for using power tools

[Lightning Bob]

YouTube is your friend.

 

[ariri30]

Have you tried? No one taught me. I learned on my own. You never know what you can do until you try.

Really. That’s even more awesome
I built a run for my flock but it’s not anywhere near as nice as yours
I probably need more practice

 

[21hens-incharge]

My biggest tip is to read, understand and follow the safety instructions.

Other than that would be to take your time. Learn on small projects like garden benches then small cabinets or night stands before taking on a huge project.

 

[MarkJr]

Best advice?

Don’t get squishy parts between hard parts. Blood doesn’t come out of wood. Splits happen any time you don’t want them to.

 

[Bird_Lover_17]

If you take care of your tools they will last longer.
Always have extra drill bits/saw blades/etc , I know it may sound odd, but trust me.

**Also it helps if you get experience from others- I learned how to use tools from my relatives when I was younger.

Good luck!

 

[aart]

I probably need more practice

It takes some logic, some common sense...and a LOT of practice.

 

[3KillerBs]

Keep your body parts out of the way of the sharp moving parts of power tools.

Yes!

Safety first, second, third, fourth, fifth, ...

YouTube is your friend.

Indeed. Though always get info from several sources to make sure that you've got the right information.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Keep your body parts out of the way of the sharp moving parts of power tools.

Ugh aart stole my answer! Amazingly I still have all my fingers and toes.

 

[aart]

already slipped with a japanese chisel and cut down to the bone on my thumb

Well, that's not a power tool, but yeah....keep your body parts away from sharp stuff.