I’ve been kicking this can down the road for years, but I finally got a job that involves cutting so much melamine board there’s no way I’m doing it with a circular saw.
I watched multiple safety videos before even opening the package, and now I’m just sitting here staring at it wondering whether I should fire it up and cut off a finger or two. I’m fucking terrified of this thing.
I use one of these about every day.
I’d suggest three things.
#1 hearing/eye protection.
#2 dust mask(one with filter like trend air stealth mask)
#3 make a cross cut sled. This greatly increased the type of things you can do and they are very safe to use.