My Best Idea of 2004
 

Glue together three 12" squares of 3/4" particle board or plywood. Buy a
small inexpensive fan anywhere. Cut a piece slightly larger than the base of
the fan. Cut a 1 1/2" diameter wooden curtain rod so that when attached to
the base and the fan base the fan base is level with the lathe spindle. Use
a lag screw to attach the fan base to the pole so that it will swivel. Place
to the left front of the lathe. I find that this takes care of most all the
chips and all the sanding dust. I don't like to wear masks or other
contraptions.

" I find that this takes care of most all the chips and all the sanding
dust. I don't like to wear masks or other contraptions.

I wouldn't recommend testing this...............

I seriously doubt that it would have taken care of the 2 pound chunk of
laminated Walnut that flew off of my 600 RPM lathe a couple of weeks ago and
dinged up my face mask. Judging by the way my head snapped back, I suspect
it was good for a bunch of stitches if not eye damage. I didn't like the
contraption either but I have learned to wear it and generally forget it is
on until I have to blow the dust off of it.

The real inconvenience comes from the trip to the emergency room. Been
there!

And this will protect your face how when the object being turned gets flung
off the lathe?? Ironic that your last name is Shields! It is more than
sawdust that is a hazard while turning. I don't like to wear the face
shield, either, but I have had a number of sudden, no-notice launches from
the lathe that luckily just put out a couple of panes of glass and missed
me! Even if you don't like it, protect your eyes, face and lungs! You only
have the set you were issued!

Leif
"James R. Shields" wrote in message
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Glue together three 12" squares of 3/4" particle board or plywood. Buy a
small inexpensive fan anywhere. Cut a piece slightly larger than the base
of
the fan. Cut a 1 1/2" diameter wooden curtain rod so that when attached to
the base and the fan base the fan base is level with the lathe spindle.
Use
a lag screw to attach the fan base to the pole so that it will swivel.
Place
to the left front of the lathe. I find that this takes care of most all
the
chips and all the sanding dust. I don't like to wear masks or other
contraptions.

In article ,
"James R. Shields" wrote:

The fan doesn't get rid of the dust, it just distributes all through the
shop, especially to your lungs.

--
Dan Kozar



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