Ok so I will lay my cards on the table. I did try that on a small item once in desperation years ago to get a job done. Not a great idea but it worked and I really admire your ingenuity and enthusiasm to create. You are starting out and you will learn the easy way or the hard way about safety. Have a look at my blog, there are tips on setting up a workshop and business with zero cash. I have been lucky but So far I have;
Stuck my left ring finger in a surface planer and shattered it. Before I was put to sleep in the hospital I said just cut it off because the outlook was grim. Luckily the hand specialist (that turns up one day every 2 months!!!) had a go and I have almost all movement in it.
Cut my finger on the table saw.
I split my head open when a big clamp fell off the rack .
I fell of some scaffolding and hurt my shoulder bad which still gives me trouble.
Too many scars to mention.
Many things stuck in my eyes.
Slight deafness.
Breathed in way too much wood dust.
God knows what else.
Take it from me safety in the workshop is worth it, ask the woodworking community here any questions and we can help.
I apologise for the lecture you just remind me of myself when I started out.