Hi Guys,


I've been upgrading my shop a little, trying to fine tune my
production. I bought another trim router and also some bits from this
place http://tinyurl.com/394sy3 Incredible variety and prices compared
to what I've seen elsewhere. Really good service too. Yesterday I was
using some new bits and one older cove bit that I did a lousy job of
modifying for the trailing edge cut. It works but leaves a rougher
edge that I have to even out with the sander. I was not being careful
enough and received a shredded fingertip. DAMN!! I'm okay but needed a
trip to the emergency room for treatment. Doc says it'll grow back and
I feel kind of lucky but also very stupid.

I've always had an instinctive fear of routers and I used to avoid
them. But as I've cautiously used them and seen others use them I've
become increasingly more comfortable with them. Too comfortable
apparently. The more I use them I see how much time they save and how
evenly they can shape a boom. So I'd have to say I advocate their use.
I just want to remind everyone to enjoy them as I do but respect the
router and keep your fingers.

I won't be doing any left handed catches for a while but I'll be
back in the shop as soon as I can. They wrapped my finger and it'll be
looked at tomorrow. I'm still excited about my new router tools and
can't wait to get back to using them again.


John V.