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What Project Would You Tackle Right Now If You Could Use a Power Tool?
by
Debi @ Debi Collinson Interiors
(IC: blogger)
What project do you want to tackle right now if you could use a power tool? Is it to build a cute bench for our outside patio? Put up those higher baseboards to make your livingroom look more sensational? Is it to be able to do some of those DIY projects that you have secretly saved to your secret board on Pinterest?
Growing up the daughter of a design engineer/general contractor you would think I would feel comfortable trying and using power tools. On weekends my dad would frequently take me to his current construction project that he was working on. I certainly don’t mind getting my hands (and myself) dirty for that matter. I paint my finger nails but it’s not with nail polish – it’s paint or gel from the latest project that I’m working on.
So what’s with my fear of power tools?
Growing up the daughter of a design engineer/general contractor you would think I would feel comfortable trying and using power tools. On weekends my dad would frequently take me to his current construction project that he was working on. I certainly don’t mind getting my hands (and myself) dirty for that matter. I paint my finger nails but it’s not with nail polish – it’s paint or gel from the latest project that I’m working on.
So what’s with my fear of power tools?
The fear was that I would cut off a finger, or worse, injure a hand so much that I would loose the ability to use it. I don’t think I’m the only one out there with this fear or there would be alot more of us using power tools.
5 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Using the Power Tool
4. Give yourself a deadline. I’m embarrassed to admit how long it took me from the time I asked my fellow bloggers how they got started with power tools until the time I actually did it. I wish I could say that I tried using a power tool immediately but it wasn’t until a deadline was approaching (the bank was coming to assess our house so I had to finish putting up trim) that I took a deep breath, stepped over that imaginary line of fear and did it!!!
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Published August 6th, 2016 5:12 PM
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Joline Cosman on Aug 06, 2016Been using power tools for many many years. Fear has more do do with the word POWER TOOL, but it's just a machine, like a sewing machine, that makes a job faster, and (the key) EASIER, A lot easier !!!!! Jump in and practice on pallet wood !!! Get some advise from someone who can teach you how to do something ! It is very empowering !!!! Go for it !!!!! I started with a drill driver---- :)
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Hillela G. on Aug 07, 2016I have the exact same fear as you! And I did not even grow up around power tools at all. I admire your courage- and you have inspired me!!
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Debi @ Debi Collinson Interiors on Aug 07, 2016Thank you! I KNEW I wasn't the only women who fears power tools! I'm glad I inspired you! You can to do it! P.S. I wish I tried earlier!
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