jttheclockman
Member
Something was mentioned in another thread about my use of DNA and it got me thinking. It does not get said enough here so this is just a friendly reminder.
We as pen makers and or various other arts and crafts should always and I mean always be aware of our surroundings in our shops. We as craftsman need to be aware of the materials we use and chemicals that are in our shops. We should have a working knowledge of any and all tools we choose to work with. We should all be aware of the potential dangers of the mentioned as well of the dangers of air borne contaminants such as dusts that can be both harmful for us by way of breathing and also by way of ignition source.
We are a forum of artisans that love the art of pen making. We love to share our knowledge when questions get asked. What seems like a harmless hobby to many and there is a constant stream of NEWBIES signing on here every day can be just as hazardous as crossing the street against the light. The place we decide to call our shop has a comfort zone for us. But we need to realize those dangers. This is not a panic posting of any means. It is an awareness posting.
We all do not really know any members here. I say this to the point of you do not know their skill sets, you do not know their knowledge of working with tools. You do not know what they are or not capable of doing. With that said when someone posts a question and answers are given remember the above words. But it is not our duty to inform each and everyone the potential dangers within a certain procedure. If something stands out loud and clear and you think it is prudent to mention than do so. Many times when someone explains a procedure they use or materials or tools they use, they may leave out certain facts that they seem are not relevant or because they do it so regularly that forget to mention. We as a forum supply basic info and it is recorded all over this place. But we must realize there are many ways to do everything we do in the world and what works for one may not work for others but we need to be intelligent enough and have that working knowledge to decipher for ourselves what to do with the info being supplied.
Being the person who pushed to get the Segmenting forum started a few years ago, I started the forum with a very basic reminder as my very first post in it. That was to remind people they will be doing a part of pen making that requires many different tools and techniques not associated with making a basic pen. With that, know the tools you are using. This applies here as well. Know the tools and materials that you use in your comfort zone, your shop. help make this a safe hobby and enjoy the time spent doing it.
With all this said may I wish every one a happy and safe turning journey. Now lets see those pens.
We as pen makers and or various other arts and crafts should always and I mean always be aware of our surroundings in our shops. We as craftsman need to be aware of the materials we use and chemicals that are in our shops. We should have a working knowledge of any and all tools we choose to work with. We should all be aware of the potential dangers of the mentioned as well of the dangers of air borne contaminants such as dusts that can be both harmful for us by way of breathing and also by way of ignition source.
We are a forum of artisans that love the art of pen making. We love to share our knowledge when questions get asked. What seems like a harmless hobby to many and there is a constant stream of NEWBIES signing on here every day can be just as hazardous as crossing the street against the light. The place we decide to call our shop has a comfort zone for us. But we need to realize those dangers. This is not a panic posting of any means. It is an awareness posting.
We all do not really know any members here. I say this to the point of you do not know their skill sets, you do not know their knowledge of working with tools. You do not know what they are or not capable of doing. With that said when someone posts a question and answers are given remember the above words. But it is not our duty to inform each and everyone the potential dangers within a certain procedure. If something stands out loud and clear and you think it is prudent to mention than do so. Many times when someone explains a procedure they use or materials or tools they use, they may leave out certain facts that they seem are not relevant or because they do it so regularly that forget to mention. We as a forum supply basic info and it is recorded all over this place. But we must realize there are many ways to do everything we do in the world and what works for one may not work for others but we need to be intelligent enough and have that working knowledge to decipher for ourselves what to do with the info being supplied.
Being the person who pushed to get the Segmenting forum started a few years ago, I started the forum with a very basic reminder as my very first post in it. That was to remind people they will be doing a part of pen making that requires many different tools and techniques not associated with making a basic pen. With that, know the tools you are using. This applies here as well. Know the tools and materials that you use in your comfort zone, your shop. help make this a safe hobby and enjoy the time spent doing it.
With all this said may I wish every one a happy and safe turning journey. Now lets see those pens.