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by grumple 1115 days ago
You say that like you can't cut off a limb with a bandsaw! [0]

> The accident summaries from 2021 to 2023 show that most injuries involve hands and fingers. While some are only cuts and lacerations, most incidents proceed to partial and full finger amputations.

My guess is that minor injuries usually go unreported.

0. https://www.sawinery.net/bandsaw-accidents/#:~:text=Even%20t....

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These kids are cleaning bandsaw blades, not making furniture with them
Best quote from that page

> No matter what you’ll use the bandsaw for, loose clothing and pieces of jewelry should be part of your work attire.

You can cut off a limb with a bandsaw, but scratching yourself and cutting off a limb are different injuries.