I've recently read about some accidents reported on other wood forums which occurred while working on wood in the last month. Many folks who are new to turning may not understand how dangerous turning can be. The related equipment like bandsaws, chainsaws, and other power tools are dangerous too. Every year people get hurt.
Please follow safety guidelines. Review the AAW Lathe Safety Guidelines
I do not feel that goggles or safety glasses are sufficient. If you get whanged on the head with a 5 or 10 pound piece of wood, you could lose an eye or even die. You should wear a face shield at a minimum. A lot of demonstrators do their demos without faceshields and that probably is not a good practice. I always wear a face shield, even when power sanding on a rotating piece. People even get hurt when wearing the correct safety equipment. It's not always their fault, sometimes things just happen.
Woodturning can be great fun. Safety equipment is not optional. You should protect your lungs as well.
So far I've been careful and lucky. My biggest accidents are scrapes on my legs from moving logs or whacks on the hand from a mallet (self inflicted).
Please follow safety guidelines. Review the AAW Lathe Safety Guidelines
I do not feel that goggles or safety glasses are sufficient. If you get whanged on the head with a 5 or 10 pound piece of wood, you could lose an eye or even die. You should wear a face shield at a minimum. A lot of demonstrators do their demos without faceshields and that probably is not a good practice. I always wear a face shield, even when power sanding on a rotating piece. People even get hurt when wearing the correct safety equipment. It's not always their fault, sometimes things just happen.
Woodturning can be great fun. Safety equipment is not optional. You should protect your lungs as well.
So far I've been careful and lucky. My biggest accidents are scrapes on my legs from moving logs or whacks on the hand from a mallet (self inflicted).
