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Starting your own custom furniture project from beginning to end can be an extremely satisfying endeavour…if you do it safely. The last thing you want to deal with in the middle of hammering in nails in a split second trip to the emergency room. The best way to avoid these unfortunate circumstances while working on a project is to further reduce the chance of any accidents. The following guide explains the steps you must take to provide a safe workspace for you and your do it yourself projects. Set up a designated workspace In a recent survey conducted by The Homeowner Association of England, results proved that 56% of homeowners felt they didn’t have enough space in their own living spaces. This poses as a serious problem for those woodworkers and custom furniture makers who need to find a designated space to work. Most minor accidents happen in places like kitchen counter tops or unlit basement rooms because the space leaned toward the unsafe side. Do yourself a favour and make space for a workroom if you do not already have one. Set aside a utility area in either the garage or spare bedroom and start to store all of your tools and equipment there. Also make sure the area can withstand an immense amount of weight. Some tips for the space in which you’ll design your custom furniture are lifesavers for avoiding any type of future accidents. Ensure that the area in which you’ll be working has enough space for you to move around. Obstacles like office desks or kitchen chairs can prove quite dangerous when walking around with a saw or hammer so keep the floor clear of obstructions. Splurge on a cheap light that can hang overhead so that all dark corners are illuminated and install cabinets that will act as extra storage space. Practice Work Safety Having a designated work space for all your custom furniture projects will not be good enough if you don’t start following safe practices to keep your body out of harms way. Get in the habit of a safe routine when you begin working on each new job. A CEO of Wood Company once explained that the best routine to get into is to read operating manuals from start to finish no matter how dull they become. This proves that you are taking your tools seriously. Don’t forget to get the mechanical bits checked occasionally and have a professional electrician come into your home to do a check up once every six months. Bring your safe work habits with you on the go Some pieces of custom furniture never have the chance to make it to your workstation table. For projects that weigh an immense amount, you will have to bring your portable work equipment with you to complete them. Whenever you are working in a new environment like a rooftop or on slippery surfaces come prepared with whatever will keep you safe, like non-slip shoes in this scenario. As long as you follow all of these protection rules, whether in your home or outside of it, you will never deal with life threatening accidents in your routine.
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