Few surfaces are more inviting to put down whatever is in your hands as the pristine, shiny table of a table saw. Now take a look at this Airbus wing, perhaps click on the image to enlarge, and you will see two small placards stating: “NO STEP....” Implied are dire results, even damage to the wing. I’ve been thinking of printing placards, inspired by those "NO STEP" ones found on aircraft, for all the nice flat tool beds, workbenches and seeming tables in my shop. They would state: “NO PUT.” Yes, because every time you do put some non-workpiece down on a work surface, damage does occur, damage to productivity, even safety. I’ve actually found myself having to move a handful of objects stored on the tiny bed of the disc sander. Just think, walking into your workspace: every work surface free and ready to use. Wishful thinking!
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No put signs would be useful for many work surfaces including kitchen counters, laboratory benches and desks.
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