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24th January 2013, 11:05 AM #1New Member
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Pacemaker - Woodworkers?
G'day
I am a 70 year old wood worker and last week had a pacemaker fitted. After reading the literature about my pacemaker, I am a little confused about which power tools (if any) should be avoided or if I need to take any special precautions when I get back to the shed.
Can any other members offer any insight on this for me?
I have been a member of the forum for several years now and this is my first post (with help from my daughter!). I really enjoy following the forum and reading about other members experiences.
Thank you
T Kelly
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24th January 2013, 11:11 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Your specialist should be able to obtain more information for you.
Tom
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24th January 2013, 01:56 PM #3
First welcome aboard Tkelly,glad you are ok and want to get back to the workshop , I married my "Pacemaker " many years ago lol, I also am 70 but so far most systems seem to be holding up rather well ,fingers crossed . I was interested to see what came up about this so found this link ( Pacemaker FAQs) it may help you decide what you can use safely ,seems most common things are OK but have a read ,it's most informative , Cheers ~ John
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24th January 2013, 03:39 PM #4New Member
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Thanks John for the feedback - good to hear that you are in good health. Thanks for the link to the information, it is what I have been reading from my specialist.
In my pen making / woodwork I use the router at chest height (on the table) and I am curious about something like this. I understand that the issues are usually with magnetic items close to the pacemaker, but just wondering about this.
I also understand that I shouldn't use my petrol chainsaw because of electro-magnetic fields (as per information), but wondering if anyone has ever received advice regarding use of electric chainsaws.
I am not looking to this as my definitive set of rules and will check with my specialist, I was just curious if any fellow forum members have experience with this.
Many thanks
T Kelly
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1st March 2013, 09:38 AM #5
All the best for a speedy recovery Tony...Cheers Chris
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2nd March 2013, 08:24 AM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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chain saws and pacemakers
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Thanks John forthe feedback - good to hear that you are in good health. Thanks for the link tothe information, it is what I have been reading from my specialist.
In my pen making / woodwork I use the router at chest height (on the table) andI am curious about something like this. I understand that the issues areusually with magnetic items close to the pacemaker, but just wondering aboutthis.
I also understand that I shouldn't use my petrol chainsaw because ofelectro-magnetic fields (as per information), but wondering if anyone has everreceived advice regarding use of electric chainsaws.
I am not looking to this as my definitive set of rules and will check with myspecialist, I was just curious if any fellow forum members have experience withthis.
Many thanks
T Kelly
I’ve had a pacemaker for about 6 years. No problems with it except when I travel. I have used my chain saw many times duringthis period without effect on the pacemaker. No one told me not to so I have. I have also used an electric chain saw with no effect. The manufacturer of the pacemaker will have aphone number and should be able to give you the best advice.
Whitewood
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2nd March 2013, 08:48 AM #7
Pacemakers.
T Kelly, I have a pacemaker implanted in Sept 2012. I use saws , drills , welder although small and with care , I have travelled through quite a few large shopping complex's
and have had no ill effect from any of the above. I am also a licensed radio operator but have declined all use of rf devices. I have a mobile phone which i use on occasions and mainly to recieve a message when necessary. Hope this is benefit to you. I would contact the distributors of the device you have for further detail. You have to bear in mind that they are unlikely to suggest it is ok to do lots of things as I believe its called "covering your butt".
Regards Mike
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3rd March 2013, 10:35 AM #8
Beware of some advice given!
TK have a look at https://www.woodworkforums.com/f160/d...llator-164882/ it has some of the stuff you are looking for.
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