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That third picture kind of looks like my house... er... shop.
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Yeah, the various paints, stains, and varnishes have certainly built up on that table over the last 13 years! I used to require that newspaper be placed on the table before finishing then, well I guess I finally gave up and decided to concentrate on more important issues like safety and quality of projects. The kids really do a great job of cleaning up after each class sweeping the floor, brushing off all the tables, and organizing the tools.
Also, when I consider that approximately 1,500 kids have been through my shop since opening it in 1995, well that's a lot of traffic. Hey! I kinda like the "artsy" kind of build up on that table... something that certainly any ole ugly troll would luv !!

Yeah, I'd say it's "art".
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Do your students have access to the normal range of tools.
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The main tools that I allow complete free access to would be most of the normal small power tools such as drills, jigsaw, sanders, etc. Special safety check-out is required for more potentially dangerous small power tools such as the router.
They also have free access to stationary tools such as the scrollsaw, drill press, and belt/disc sander. I do require a special safety check-out for tools like the lathe every time it's used. To use tools such as the bandsaw, tablesaw, jointer, thickness planer etc. requires enough woodshop experience to convince me that the tool will be used safely and the student has the right balance of confidence. Too much confidence can be a dangerous thing! In thirteen years nobody's lost a single finger so I will continue to place a "safety first" emphasis (with no exceptions) for future years.
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I'm afraid I'd be a nervous wreck after one session
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Ah, come on in... you can do it!!

I'll gradually build up your confidence and lead you on step-by-step until I remove the training wheels without your ever noticing! After all these years nothing still scares me more than when a scroll saw blade breaks at high speed. Completely safe but I still jump!