[nfb-talk] Question about tools

[Anna Givens]

Sandra,

LOL.
I have already used much bigger and more powerful power tools than a small skill saw. Many training centers for blind people have wood shops in them where blind people use power tools and build all kinds of stuff. It’s just like anything else, you figure out a way to do it and then do it. Staying away from something simply because one lacks vision would drastically limit the lives of thousands of people. Not my style. You should try it out!

Anna 

> On Jan 26, 2019, at 6:28 PM, Sandra Johnson via nfb-talk <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Anna:
> 
> First of all, what are you thinking?  Circular saws and power tools are dangerous for sighted people.  You are blind so, stay away from them!!!!!!!!!!
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Anna Givens via nfb-talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 5:40 PM
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> Cc: Anna Givens
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Question about tools
> 
> Hi friends,
> 
> I am really hoping someone can help me out or point me in the right direction as far as where to best get information and ask questions on this.
> I am thinking about getting a basic circular saw for small projects. I have pretty minor familiarity with power tools but a little bit though. Although I don’t know that I’ve ever used a circular saw. I am looking at this one in particular:
> Makita XSS01Z 18-volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Circular Saw, 6-1/2-Inch.
> It seems like a good one for beginners. I’d like some feedback from more experienced users and then some advice on non-visuals techniques or adaptations for using this type of saw.
> If you have thoughts or experience with this, please let me know, or if you know someone or know of a good place to ask these questions, please let me know.
> 
> Thanks as always,
> Anna E Givens
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