Thread: Timber Projectiles...!

Thread started by Nyodine.

I stand corrected. Thanx

Cheers
Shorty

Originally Posted by thefixer

There must be more good pics out there of decent battle scars.

Not from my shed.

Not because I haven't had my stupid moments, nor because I've been 100% accident free. Rather, because the accidents that were probably worth documenting (and would definitely reach Wow Factor 10 and associated comments about my eligibilty for the Darwin Awards) are the ones that I'm most anxious to forget and expunge from living memory...

But, like , my shed shows definite signs of battle damage if you know where to look.

No battle damage in my shed. My head keeps getting in the way

Hi Frank&Earnest,

Was my understanding, that this glue was of higher quality, than most of our common PVC glues, which I also used. I only use this glue on timber, where my tests did prove its best performance, I wouldn't use it on some materials, even if recommended by factory. This bottle I'm using now, is only a few weeks old (from purchase day) manufacture date ??? maybe under a year, I hope. I start using it just over a year ago, with great success. The extra cost is well worth it, is only one thing negative about this glue, is that doesn't allow staining over. I should expend this a bit, there is, if using this glue as a "patty" type mix with saw dust, to repair nearly finished surfaces, make sure that any excess glue is removed with a wet cloth immediately. Do not use sanding to smooth the area while wet/semi-wet, that will spread the glue over an larger area, creating a stain patch when timber stains are used, as also with some finishing type products. Anyway, this is something that can be resolved quite easily.
This is the glue that I intent to use for now.

Hi thefixer,
I had no doubt that someone would have some chocking evidence, of the timber projectile main "bullseye" targeted area, which you have most undoubtedly experienced and shared with us. Even tough, some would suggest I'm contradicting myself, if only one person is saved of such trauma, by reading this thread and look at your images, the objective of this thread, will be achieved.
Thank you, hope you are fully recovered.


Cheers
GV

I was talking to a pro at "the woodworking show" and he said he sets his lathe at an angle to the wall so that if the piece comes of the chuck, screw, etc., it will generally hit the tool rest and then bounce to the wall which will send it away from the body behind the tool rest.

I set mine up at about a 30 to 35 degree angle and have had it proven to me that this works quite well twice in the last few months...

this may be old hat to you folks but.....

...just a thought...

Hang in there, Nyodine. Work safe, but don't be afraid to experiment or be innovative - within reason.

This is a good thread, and a good reminder of things that can happen in this most hazardous of activities in which we all participate. It's worth noting that many (most?) of the incidents that occur seem to eventuate when circumstances are quite conventional. It would seem that experience will improve our understanding of potential hazards and proper precautions, but at the end of the day - sometimes ????? happens.

I refer you to the post by above. Despite his prodigious exerience, superb equipment and extreme caution, he still has the occasional sphincter loosening moment. Most reassuring - sorry .

I had a thread going a little while back whereby I explained my experiments on using an electric planer on the lathe while the piece was turning. I have some more to add to this topic shortly.

Anyway, the responses varied from solid encouragement for innovation and ideas on refining the process - to nervous caution and trepidation - to outright hostlity for dangerous practices. The point is, I believe you should always stay within a comfort level determined by your own experience. Do your research, continue to field comments and advice from the learned assemblage herein, and then apply your best efforts in a safe and practical manner. Don't be dissuaded from pushing the boundaries a little from time to time - again, within reason.

Oh, and remember to have a video camera going to capture the process. I'll do the same with my next lathe planing exercise.

Wayne

Before I modified my lathe, (Tecknatool early model with a bottom speed of 870 revs) I would mount an uneven blank and switch everything on except the final switch, then stand back and poke it with the broom handle. Not altogether satisfactory. I didn't want to mess about with gears, so a few years ago I cobbled together a three phase 240V 2 HP motor out of some left over bits and pieces. The motor speed varies with frequency rather than current, so I built/repaired a frrequency control unit Left the original six speed cone pulley in place and I now have a bottom speed of about eight revs and a top of six thousand four hundred. (I NEVER go there). I also incorporated a reversing switch. Haven't had an explosion since then. Cheers, Russell

Originally Posted by suzieightysix

Left the original six speed cone pulley in place and I now have a bottom speed of about eight revs and a top of six thousand four hundred. (I NEVER go there). Cheers, Russell

Chicken!

This is not strictly a "projectile" case although
I may have appeared like one at the time.

I was wearing my protective helmet and whilst
walking to the lathe tripped "R" over "Z" on a
slightly protruding rake head. Next to the work
bench was a pile of freshly cut timber which
I fell onto.

The result: Two broken ribs. (About 12 months ago).

Allan

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I am not at all worried about dying
... but just hope I am not there at the time.

Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan

This is not strictly a "projectile" case although
I may have appeared like one at the time.

I was wearing my protective helmet and whilst
walking to the lathe tripped "R" over "Z" on a
slightly protruding rake head. Next to the work
bench was a pile of freshly cut timber which
I fell onto.

The result: Two broken ribs. (About 12 months ago).

Allan

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I am not at all worried about dying
... but just hope I am not there at the time.

Ouch!!!!!!

Ooooooh Allan, that's a nasty sight. The bruise doesn't look too good either

Cheers
Shorty

Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan

This is not strictly a "projectile" case although
I may have appeared like one at the time.

I was wearing my protective helmet and whilst
walking to the lathe tripped "R" over "Z" on a
slightly protruding rake head. Next to the work
bench was a pile of freshly cut timber which
I fell onto.

The result: Two broken ribs. (About 12 months ago).

Allan

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I am not at all worried about dying
... but just hope I am not there at the time.

Ouch, ouch mate, I had on of those a couple of years ago, but with 5 broken ribs inside. Hard to forget...!

Yeah, I've heard you Hardenfast, I've heard you!

Cheers
GV