How safe are power tools?

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coasterfreak110 asked:


I am fourteen years old, and I have used probably about a dozen power tools safely, and many times. I have become more interested in building, and have the money to buy a kit of the necessary power tools, but I cannot persuade my parents to allow me to have them, as they think power tools are not safe. Are there any statistics stating they are safe, or is there a way I can prove to them I know how to use these tools correctly?

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    No Responses to “How safe are power tools?”

    1. Rocker Chick Says:
      May 6th, 2010 at 3:14 am

      I doubt there are any statistics on how safe powertools are…..Im guessing they’re pretty safe if you know how to use them haha, other wise you’ll lose a hand.

    2. DR. Bickel Says:
      May 8th, 2010 at 7:01 am

      EVERY SINGLE TOOL IS SAFE IF YOU USE THEM RIGHT !

    3. norag Says:
      May 8th, 2010 at 10:45 pm

      if u r a not getting into any kind of trouble, never lie and always r where u r suppose to b, ur parents should trust u enough to let u get those tools.
      then again, maybe they r just afraid of u growing up to fast and don’t want to believe it themselves.
      talk to them and plead ur case with logic and good manners and respect
      good luck

    4. spunk113 Says:
      May 10th, 2010 at 7:50 pm

      The equipment should ease your school take itthe knowledge that youve been taught how to say im reminded of.
      My metals professor gave about the buffing machine at school take itthe knowledge that youve been taught how to say.