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Laser Tools...Please Read This

Old 10-10-2016, 10:58 AM
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Thanks for the information, Mousie, forewarned is forearmed. I appreciate you going through the trouble of researching this and letting us know what you found out.
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Old 10-10-2016, 01:41 PM
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I thought about a laser guide, but am rethinking it. My eye sight is too precious to take a chance with. Sometimes it pays to wait until the safety of new technology has been proved before adopting it -- I will wait.
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:22 AM
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Thank you for all the information, Mousie. For me, it's just not worth taking any risk.
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:38 AM
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I really thought about all of this before I said anything. I'm kind of a laid back person
but when somebody may get hurt, it's time to speak up.
I respect ppl's right to make their own decisions. This tool was designed for carpenters, and is too risky for us.
There is research on these laser beams. One thing you may want to consider if
you can't decide: is this site/advertisement telling me everything?
Isn't their goal to make sales?
Pick up your phone and ask your opthamologist.
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Old 10-11-2016, 03:30 PM
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Good advice! I did a lot of sewing one weekend on my shiny black featherweight and the reflected glare from the light really bothered me. Certainly don't need a laser light!
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Old 10-12-2016, 04:02 AM
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I put my sewing machine in front of a window to use the sunlight as much as possible. Many days I never turn on the light on my sewing machine. Light glare gives me a headache.
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Old 10-12-2016, 04:28 AM
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So, if it's a potential health hazard to us, it also must be to carpenters?
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Old 10-13-2016, 02:39 PM
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I just drew and redraw a fine line with a "sharpie9" from my needle position at a quarter inch away. I just redo it as it begins to fade so I never have to measure again, although I do check it for accuracy each time I redo it.
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Old 10-14-2016, 03:13 PM
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The laser light reflects beautifully off shiny metal sewing machines but shouldn't be a problem on wood. I do worry about the laser lights wielded by children and folks using them to entertain pets.
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