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Gunner Asch wrote:

On Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:44:56 -0400, Joseph Gwinn
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In article ,
Gunner Asch wrote:

On Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:56:03 -0400, Joseph Gwinn
wrote:


On the manifold, I have two needle-valve assemblies, one with 1/8" the
other with 3/16 compression fittings, so it's easy to change (or
replace) tubes and nozzles.

Probably the next project will be a shield to catch flung coolant. I
even got some on my eyeglasses.

Joe Gwinn

Check out the style splash guards used on OmniTurn retrofitted CNC
lathes. The design works quite well on manual lathes and is easy to
build yourself.

I think I recall this from a few years ago, but I'm finding only full
enclosures. Have you a URL or two in mind?

Joe Gwinn

Very distant picture unfortunately...they have screwed up their visuals
over the years...

http://www.omni-turn.com/Pages/Attac...s/AHCCRO~4.htm

Thanks. I did see that photo, but didn't realize it had a chuck shield.


Its simply a plate that clamps around the spindle boss...and a hinge
with a heat bent piece of acrylic that goes over the top of the chuck.
It works quite well.

There are a number of manufactures of clear plastic swing over splash
guards out there, but Ive found it just as easy to make my own.

I've seen these guards, which are intended to satisfy OSHA, don't
mention their performance as a splash shield, and cost $200 to $300.


And yes..I use Full Flood cooling whenever the lathe is cutting anything
besides brass and plastic. Good old fashion nasty high sulphur cutting
oil is in each of my lathes. And I dont every have any problems with
burning out inserts bits etc etc.

I thought of oil, but didn't like the fire hazard in my basement, so I
went to soluble oil. I would guess that oil is less prone to being
flung, but makes a bigger mess when it does.

Joe