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The jig saw concept first came about when an engineer attached a saw blade to his wife's sewing machine. Jig saws are used to cut out intricate patterns in the material you are shaping. If you need a curved edge or a circular cut out in the center of your material, a jig saw is the tool to do it. A jig saw blade moves in a rapid up and down motion to cut the material you are working with. The important thing to remember is that your body is softer than the material you are cutting and the blade will cut through you faster than the material. Be observant of where the blade is at all times and avoid cutting yourself. Bosch power tools were the first toolmakers to offer a jig saw to consumers. Bosch power tools are designed to aid in the workplace by being built to withstand the punishment professionals give their tools in the rush to finish work on time. Most are built to withstand a drop of ten feet and still work reliably afterwards. After vibration was noticed as detrimental to the physical health of workers, Bosch power tools set out to reduce vibration from their equipment. Bosch power tools has reduced the vibration by 60% over the years. Along with the low vibration, Bosch power tools are designed for low sound emissions as well. The fan motors are pitched to be less irritating and pointed away from the user as well so little noise directly impacts the worker. Handles and weight distribution are designed to make the tools comfortable to grip and use. Buttons and switches are conveniently placed to make the operation of Bosch power tools easier to do one handed. Bosch power tools even have left handed equipment available. Bosch power tools are ergonomically friendly, tough enough to withstand abusive treatment and quick to make adjustments to while working. This allows more production to be accomplished in a professional setting. This also makes them some of the most expensive available. There is an old saying that you get what you pay for. With Bosch power tools, this is definitely true. Pitching Machine Safety Carl Fogle 1438 While pitching machines are a proven safe and effective tool for hitting and fundamentals development, there are a few safety precautions to keep in mind. What follows is a summary of simple and safe pitching machine practices we have used in our past experience, but ALWAYS read the manual that came with your machine for full safety and maintenance guidelines. Batters should always wear the necessary protective gear when in the cage with a machine or on the field for grounders or fly balls. Helmets and protective cups are a must. Do not allow any player into the cage if they are not wearing an officially sanctioned batting helmet. The person feeding a pitching machine should always stand behind an L-screen or similar barrier and should wear a helmet themselves as a precaution against batted balls hitting the ceiling of the cage and falling down. If using a pitching machine after rain, or on a dewy morning, balls will pick up the moisture and can behave unpredictably on feeding through the pitching machine. Make sure your hitters are extra vigilant as a pitched ball may come out of the machine erratically. Visually inspect batting cage and L-screen netting regularly and patch when necessary. A hole in the netting can quickly lead to accidents. As a part of this, always use high quality, thick netting material. In the long run, this will prove safer and more cost effective than using cheap material in the beginning. In the batting cage, only two people should be present at any given time — The batter and the feeder behind their screen. Use good judgment in setting the pitching machine's speed to a player's ability. Just because a pitching machine can throw a ball at 102 MPH doesn't mean your player is ready for that speed. Before any batter enters the cage, always feed a few test pitches into the pitching machine to ensure that the pitching machine is accurately aimed and so that the batter has an idea of what to expect. Perform the same procedure when any adjustment is made to the machine, i.e. a new type of pitch or a different speed. When setting up the pitching machine, make sure the machine is level and the legs properly stabilized. Any power cords running to the machine should be firmly plugged in and should be regularly examined for fraying. Damaged, sliced, or cracked balls may behave erratically and should be replaced as soon as possible. The person feeding the pitching machine should always let the batter know to expect a pitch. Generally this is done by holding the ball up over your head and then placing it in the feeder. Regularly check your pitching machine for wheel damage or other problems that may impact its ability to perform properly. Never operate a pitching machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but simply some of the important safety tips we have collected in our many years of using pitching machines safely, effectively, and enjoyably. A pitching machine is a tremendous tool for improving your baseball skills, but like any machine, it can be dangerous if not used properly and with care. So get out there and enjoy all the benefits of your new Jugs or Atec machine, but remember that safety always come first. For the final word on any safety or maintenance issue relating to your pitching machine, please consult the manual that came with it. Disclaimer: Under no circumstances shall the operator of this website, or its officers, agents, employees, or counsel be liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage in whole or part caused by, resulting from, or relating to any error or omission (through neglect or otherwise) or other circumstances involving the procurement, collection, compilation, interpretation, analysis, editing, transportation, transmittal, communication or delivery of any information contained in this website. About the AuthorCarl Fogle is a longtime baseball coach at the high school and community college level. He is also the webmaster of /pitching-machines.us target=_blank>http://pitching-machines.us>http://pitching-machines.us and a leading expert in the use of pitching machines in the development of young baseball players. 2chttp://www.aaarticles.com/article20829.html | ||||||||||||||||||||
