Toller wrote:

I have just finished a bowl turning course; my first lathe work. The
instructor is very casual about safety; he says that is reasonable,
since no
one ever get hurt on a lathe. I wonder how true that is.

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Pardon me for being so gross, but the guy is a ****ing idiot.

You are working around rotating machinery.

A little common sense goes a long way.

No ties, jewelery, loose clothing, exposed beards or long hair that is
not tucked into a net.

Follow Norm's advice, wear a full face mask.

They are low cost and should be in stock at your local WW Grainger.

Lew