Posted on: Saturday, September 14, 2002

Dull power tools pose dangers

Associated Press

Here's a safety tip. If you love to tinker with cutting tools, there is something you should know about them: They work best when they are as sharp as they can possibly be.

A dull power-saw blade has a tendency to bind and can cause the saw to jump backward over some of your precious body parts. Unusual pressure must be exerted to make a dull wood chisel cut properly. This type of pressure makes it dangerous for anyone standing close by.

A dull drill bit can start a fire and burn out your drill motor. To keep your cutting tools sharp, effective and safe, look in the Yellow Pages under "tools-repairing" or "sharpening service."