| h many of us may not realize it, a degree of caution | | | | water based, it's less likely to be harmful than other |
| should be used when working on a railroad model train | | | | chemical based adhesives. That said, carpenter's glue |
| set. A few safety measures taken will prevent cuts, | | | | is designed for use on wood projects. If you're using |
| burns and other injuries. | | | | plastic, you'll need to consider rubber based glues. |
| Working on a train layout usually includes the use of | | | | Consider Goo as it's designed for model train set |
| blades, paints that can be toxic and electricity. A | | | | enthusiasts. Keep glue solvent nearby for those |
| healthy dose of common sense can go a long way in | | | | unexpected spills or the occasional and unintended |
| reducing potential hazards. You'll want to keep your | | | | sealing of your fingers to the project. Acetone is ideal |
| work area clean, your tools organized and incorporate | | | | for this purpose and is the primary ingredient in nail |
| safety goggles anytime you're working on your train | | | | polish remover; however, it is a chemical and should be |
| set. The fact is, you never know when tiny slivers of | | | | treated as such. |
| wood or other particles will become airborne with a | | | | Finally, paints are a big part of train set collecting. They |
| target for your eye and face area. Electrical burns, | | | | can release toxic vapors and thereby should be used |
| although not common, are always a possibility and a | | | | in well-ventilated areas. You might wish to consider |
| dropped Exacto knife can easily result in minor cuts. | | | | investing in filter masks for use while painting. They're |
| Another safety tip that's worth mentioning is the | | | | inexpensive but necessary to prevent inhalations that |
| importance of using the right tool for the task at hand. | | | | can be harmful to your lungs and general health. |
| Certainly there's no need to invest in every possible | | | | Other tools of the trade, so to speak, include |
| tool you could ever use in your railroad model hobby, | | | | smoldering tools which can easily cause burns if not |
| but if you plan your projects, odds are, you'll know | | | | used with caution and power tools. It's strongly |
| what tools you'll need in advance. Not only that, but | | | | recommended you wear gloves when working with |
| buying tools a few at a time won't put a dent in the | | | | smoldering tools and ensure there's no loose clothing |
| budget you've allocated for your train set. By the | | | | that can jeopardize your safety when working with |
| same token, using dull blades is never a good idea and | | | | power tools. |
| is unsafe. Regularly check any blades you're working | | | | By incorporating these safety tips, a bit of common |
| with to ensure they're sharp - just do it in a safe | | | | sense and a sense of caution every time you work on |
| manner. | | | | your train set, you're ensuring your railroad model |
| If you regularly use glue in your railroad model, consider | | | | hobby remains an enjoyable pastime - just as it was |
| a water based adhesive such as carpenter's glue. It's | | | | intended. |
| durable enough for most projects and because it is | | | | |