Keeping Them Safe - Wood Turning Lathes

Woodturning is a hobby the fastest growth in North America and many other parts of the world. Lathes made their way into garages and basements in record numbers and security concerns bring with them. Fortunately, a wood lathe is one of the safest machines in the workshop today. Unfortunately, this can make people careless. Lathes are used to rotate the timber quickly, while cutting tools are used to remove wood chips and shavings and toss. Security must be considered essential to maintain the wood lathe tool in its class for sure.

When you think lathe safety consider four areas:

    Hands and other body parts. To reduce the woodworking tools must be strong. Generally "It will reduce maple, you cut." Dull tools are dangerous because they slip and catch. Sharp tools cut you if they are allowed. Never point the tool tip to yourself and always put tools so they do not fall and hurt you, or you put your hand on a sharp tip.
    Eyes. Wear a face mask. Lathes and chips thrown in his face as you turn. Safety glasses are just not enough protection, even though wearing them under the shield will add another layer of security. Be sure to get a shield that does not fog up as you breath and wear, even for small parts. A capture can send a small object to draw on your face. Keep the shield on sharpening. It provides a security advantage that the typical small grinding guards do.
    Ears. Although most of the rides are pretty quiet, there is a need for tools other times, especially when the sanding. Then it will probably turn a drill, and a dust collector or shop vacuum will at the same time. earmuffs go a long way in prevention of deafness over time.
    Nose and lungs. When sanding, even with a dust collector, there are a lot of dust around the lathe, especially with the current trend to use finer pumice. This dust is a hazard to the lungs and in some cases and to start the allergen. A dust mask is a long way to protect the lungs. While even the paper mask nuisance can be a help, a good mask cartridge style will work better and also help when applying finishes and glues.