Arch wrote:
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Charlie notes the only accidental injury by a good turner that I know of
and he (not Charlie) admitted to inattention. If I don't pay attention
while turning with or without bracing my arm, I'm likely to get hurt.
What are the risks of an armbrace used properly? I sure don't know.
Accidents, by definition, are not intentional. And the phrase
"Nobody's perfect" is true. And yes, like so many other things
in life, mounting a chunk of wood to a motor, spinning it at 500
to two or three thousand rpms and applying a steel cutting tool
to it involves some risk of injury. And yes, many accidental
injuries could have been prevented by better prior choices, one
of which is being risk assessment BEFORE acting in a potentially
risky manner.
I drive a little Miata - convertible - often atfreeway speeds -
on freeways of course. It has an airbag and I added a real
(as opposed to cosmetic cause it looks cool) roll bar, I ALWAYS
wear my seat belt, my rear and side mirrors are adjusted so
I can readily and often see what's around and behind me, I
don't play with the radio or use a cell phone while driving and
whenever possible, leave myself space to maneuver should
that become necessary. I also don't drink and I never drive
when I'm stressed out or angry. I've had two fender benders
that were my fault - in 40+ years, neither involving injuries
and only one other accident - caused by another driver,
going in the opposite direction hitting another car also
driving in the opposite direction - and spinning that car into
my stopped vehicle.
Given the math and physics vs the anecdotal evidence -
I choose to err on the side of caution - and the math and
physics - be it when driving - or turning. Captured Systems
readily available, and at least for me, affordable make the
potential
risks of a hand held, arm braced hollowing tool unnecessary.
For those getting into hollowing who haven't seen this before
here's a compendium of captured hollowing systems available
- and I bet more are out there now.
http://web.hypersurf.com/~charlie2/T...gSystems1.html
Consider alternatives to arm brace hollowing tools and then
make a risk assessment.