Workshop Gals

These women know how to build their own power tools but also how to abide by basic safety rules.

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Filed under: Maintenance, Safety

There are lots of women in country design who think the perfect gift is a new power tool. That's the case with some ladies in Portland, Ore. They don't buy country accessories; they build them, and the leader of this tool pack is Shannon Quimby. When creating their unique pieces they all follow some important safety guidelines, which are:

Protect your eyes with safety goggles or glasses.
Protect your ears with earplugs.
Remove jewelry and don't wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in saw blades.
If you wear gloves, make sure they fit well and aren't too big.