The props on this website and in our book(s) have not been tested for any safety standards or regulations. Although the props are built with safety in mind, the end user of these designs should use extreme caution when building as well as displaying most of the props described on this site and in our books. The author of this site and our handbook assumes no responsibility for personal or property damage as well as cannot be held responsible for the loss of fingers, limbs, or bladder control from the use of these props.

Safety tips

1. When working with any type of power tools take the proper safety precautions to protect yourself from any harm. Always wear gloves, safety glasses, dust masks, and earplugs whenever using these types of tool.

2. When working with metal, use extra caution when removing metal burrs from the cuts and holes as well as when you are handling sharp edges of unfinished metal. Also metal will become very hot when you are grinding down the edges, so I suggest wearing welding gloves or using vise grips when handling hot metal.

3. Use proper respirators whenever using any spray and especially when using silicon spray and fiberglass resin. Although it may give you a buzz while working with these substances, the hangover and loss of brain cells is not worth it.

4. When using pneumatics, always start with your air pressure low and your flow controls open to a minimum then work up the pressure until you achieve the effect you are looking for. Also always disconnect the air when working on or with one of these props. You never know when the solenoid may fire and it's not going to stop for your face or body parts. If you use common sense and protect yourself from harmful tools and chemicals, there should be no reason that you can't have a long and prosperous hobby of building props with all of your fingers.

BE SAFE