Removing/installing planer blades

[TheTiddles]

Right, for the third time, whilst adjusting planer blades, the little spanner used to tighten the screws has slipped and I've put my fingers onto the lovely sharp knife. Whilst it's not serious, it's getting annoying.

How does anyone else avoid this? I'm thinking of making a spanner with a pivoted lever on the end to move my hands away... any ideas?

Aidan

 

[tomatwark]

Put a piece of rag folded up over the blades and if you slip it will stop you cutting yourself

Tom

 

[Rob Platt]

gloves
all the best
rob