Technical sources
The primary references behind the rule system.
Sources are selected for direct technical relevance: government safety guidance, original tool and blade manufacturers, and primary application selectors. They support a rule; they do not sponsor its placement.
- OSHA — Woodworking eToolOpen source
Machine guarding, work practices, and woodworking hazards.
- OSHA — Crystalline SilicaOpen source
Respirable crystalline silica hazards and controls.
- NIOSH — Silica, CrystallineOpen source
Health context for silica-containing dust.
- Bosch Professional — Jigsaw blade product and application guidanceOpen source
Blade construction, application labels, tooth forms, and thickness ranges.
- Bosch Professional — Reciprocating saw blade product and application guidanceOpen source
Demolition, metal, carbide, and material-specific blade categories.
- Diablo Tools — Saw blade application catalogOpen source
Circular blade applications, tooth geometries, and material categories.
- LENOX — Saw blade selector and technical resourcesOpen source
Section size, TPI selection, and bi-metal blade applications.
- Starrett — Band saw blade selectorOpen source
Band pitch, material, and machine-selection framework.
- SawStop — Table saw blade selection guidanceOpen source
Table-saw setup context and blade compatibility considerations.
- OSHA — General requirements for all machinesOpen source
General machine-guarding and point-of-operation safety requirements.