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Safety Shield

#1

Safety Shield

Wayne Kuhn

Hey guys I am fabricating a new stand and shield for the clubs new lathe. Does anyone have criteria/formula/dimensions for what the height of the safety shield should be? I am Not sure how far above center to make the top of the shield. I am thinking the diameter of the piece being turned will come into play as well.

Since I have never sent a piece into orbit ;), I am not sure how high to make it and still be relatively portable and storeable.

Thanks,

Wayne Kuhn

Baltimore Area Turners

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#2

how about a sphere *LINK*

john lucas

The ultimate in protection for the crowd.


http://plastic-domes-spheres.com/plastic-spheres/

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#3

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Dale Gillaspy

There really isn't one. If you build it to about a height of 6' overall, you should have enough coverage. Demonstrators shouldn't be turning anything wild or off balance, so it is really just there in case there is a crack in the wood or something unforeseen similar to that.

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#4

Joe Fleming

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Joe Fleming

Wayne, For safety, 5' or 6' should be fine. Keep in mind that any frame will obscure views, so keep that in mind as you size the shield. Also, the shield must be mechanically attached to the lathe. Our club tried a magnetic attachment, but it was very easy to push it off the lathe. Illusion of safety, but not really. Joe

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#5

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Geoff Whaling

Hope this is helpfull

http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.woodturner.org/resource/resmgr/symposium2014/aaw_safety_shield.pdf