home made safety guards

[coffenup]

I am going to SAturn next month down at wellington I have left the no 1 issue late due to health issues

1) wondering if there are any ideas as to safety guards behind the lathe so other people are safe while I turn:? It also needs to be modular as I need to transport it

the next one is for a future project for me
2) I was also wondering because of this posting http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/had-enough-enough-too-much-173046/ is there any half round safety guard that goes over the chuck & table I could make to improve my safety. It would have to pivot easy have a clear viewing area as I only have a midi lathe would not need to be huge. It might also be good to be able to include a dust extraction port

Regards michael

[nz_carver]

A bit off a old scene door works well
perspex is ok but gets coved In dust and gets scratched over time

[coffenup]

A bit off a old scene door works well
perspex is ok but gets coved In dust and gets scratched over time

is this to question no 1 if so would a old aluminium security window screen work as the back screen

[nz_carver]

Sorry mate 1
if you useing a mini lathe the a window screen will work fine.

Look a safeguards work but you have to think that a lathe moves wood at hight speed and then your sticking a sharp tool in to the mix.
So all the safety guards in the world will not help if you don't have the fundermentels of turning down.

I have done 3 turning events in the last yr and seen 3 other clubs in australia the one all thing with all of them was the grate safety steeps in place. The one thing I have seen people get them self on is a bench grinder.

And the 2nd thing that a lot of people do is use them cheap face shields. If you watch Robbos safety video that is listed on the to of the post list in here you will understand more

[coffenup]

I did watch it and it put the scare through me. That's why I asked the second question
thank you for your reply
Regards Michael

[NeilS]

Michael

On No1 - Tim the Timber Turner (http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/648-tim-the-timber-turner/) on this forum is the best person to give you advice on making a suitable portable safety screen. He is close by to you and attends lots of such events.

On No2 - you could do your own version of the safety cage on the Powermatic (http://www.powermatic.com/Products.aspx?Part=1352001)

[coffenup]

Michael

On No1 - Tim the Timber Turner (http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/648-tim-the-timber-turner/) on this forum is the best person to give you advice on making a suitable portable safety screen. He is close by to you and attends lots of such events.

On No2 - you could do your own version of the safety cage on the Powermatic (http://www.powermatic.com/Products.aspx?Part=1352001)

thanks NielS
re: No;1 I have met Tim & even had sharpening lessons from him I will try and contact him next week to get some ideas
re: no: 2 that's the sort of thing I was looking at but with the rear section more enclosed to take the dust extactor port on the rear
regards Michael

[NeilS]

...that's the sort of thing I was looking at but with the rear section more enclosed to take the dust extactor port on the rear


Perhaps a hybrid of the Powermatic guard and Robo Hippy's Sanding hood (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/sanding-hood-142833/)

His YouTube link didn't come up cleanly for me, if that also happens for you here is the direct link... robo hippy BOWL SANDING HOOD - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=AZsVc7qVx7A)

[robo hippy]

The AAW started using polycarbonate shields last summer, which are on a frame. They were about 2 foot high, and 5 or so long. It isn't cheap stuff though, but is shatter proof. The frame was also set up for lights and cameras. With a mini lathe, a small piece would work. With a bigger lathe, not sure what you could use that would be portable. A lot of clubs are considering getting and using them. We did have one demonstrator who had never used a Nova DVR, and it was set for full speed. The piece came off twice, and went straight up in the air. If nothing else, some caution tape in the throw zone might help.

robo hippy

[dai sensei]

Here's my set-up from Q-Turn. Polycarbonate sheet on aluminium supports each side of lathe. Made from a 1200x1200 sheet, with a 250 angled section at top that also supports the LED light (4600 lumen - very bright white light).

[coffenup]

thanks for the pictures dai sensei that gives me more ideas
Regards Michael

[dai sensei]

Mine is pretty big because I demo to public at shows etc. Needs to be low to stop the kids peering from underneath, and tall to stop the adults from peering over the top :doh:

[HazzaB]

Hey Michael,

At the local Woodturners Group, we made these guards out of square hollow section and 19mm mesh, they are removable for storage and transport. we have a couple of acrylic stands that are ok, but as stated earlier, they get covered in dust and are scratched which makes it hard to take photos through.

HazzaB275904

We are also setting up some LED light bars, I will post a pic in another thread when we have them done.

[RETIRED]

I don't think that Michael is talking about protecting an audience but himself.

Powermatic have a guard like this:

275905

Jet used to have a guard similar but I see that they don't fit it on later models.

The biggest problem with those guards is that they restrict you a great deal when turning and most turners remove them as they are more cause more aggro than anything else.

[dai sensei]

I don't think that Michael is talking about protecting an audience but himself...


...any ideas as to safety guards behind the lathe so other people are safe while I turn:? ...

:no:

[RETIRED]

any ideas as to safety guards behind the lathe so other people are safe while I turnThass wer i stand. :p:wink:

[Sturdee]

:no:
and


Thass wer i stand. :p:wink:

and to settle this from the master elsewhere on the forum


Behave kiddies.:D


Peter.

[RETIRED]

:cool:

[coffenup]

thanks hazzaB that's the idea for when I out of the workshop at shows
thanks that's the sort of thing for home just need to modify to take the dust extractor
Regards Michael