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Of these finger injuries, 55% occurred while operating the power tool at home. According to OSHA, a large portion of power tool injuries occur because the power source is not removed while changing parts on the power tool. It doesn t matter how much experience you have with the power tool or how quickly you can change the part. 

The on/off switch being in a location that isn t convenient or easy to get to in the event of an emergency is the most common complaint. With saws, the most common complaint for left handed people is that the blade is on the right hand side which makes it difficult for them to operate. The left handed individual has two choices hold it the wrong way and hope the cut ends up being straight or face it the other way around with the blade coming at you and the materials coming at you. 

That can keep you from purchasing the power tool kit with accessories, then you may wish you had them down the road. Take some time to research the power tool you wish to purchase. Find out about the various accessories available and their use. Drill bits are accessories you will have to purchase based on what you will be using the drill for as well as the materials you are drilling. 

With so many great power tools out there to choose from, finding the right one for you and for your projects is going to take some time. Research what each type of power tool has to offer you. The more versatile a power tool is, the more jobs it can take care of for you. That will save you money in the long run because you won t have to purchase new power tools each time you take on a different project. 

The cord models are traditional, but cordless drills help reduce accidental falls due to tripping over the cord and possible electrocution. You can also use them in places where a power source isn t conveniently located. One draw back is the possibility of the battery going dead. Make sure you fully charge it on the power pack before you need it. 

There are also various accessories available to fit your particular project. These accessories include the heat gun blower, spreader, and reflector. The Bosch foam rubber cutter is an excellent specialty tool that is designed to easily cut through foam rubber and flexible foams. Bosch has some great new power tools on the market.