Lathe Safety

One of the most enjoyable tools in many shops is the wood lathe, but before you turn yours on again, review George Vondriska’s lathe safety tips. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.

6 Responses to “Lathe Safety”

1. James March 19th, 2017

   What is the best way for a lathe to turn, rotating towards or away from you.

   Thanks,

   Jim

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   • Customer Service March 23rd, 2017

     You want the the machine rotating so that the top of the workpiece is rotating toward you for cutting operations. For sanding, some turners like to run the machine the other way so that they can sand at the top of the project rather than the bottom.

     Happy Woodworking!

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2. dvball July 27th, 2015

   where do I find the lathe speed chart?

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   • WWGOA Team July 29th, 2015

     Hi, dvball!

     Here is a resource that describes some guidelines in this area:
     http://www.docgreenwoodturner.com/lathespeed.html

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3. Aburris1111 January 31st, 2014

   Where can you get one of the face shields with built in air filtration?

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   • WWGOA Team February 3rd, 2014

     Thank you for your comment.
     The shield/respirator is a Trend Air Shield Pro. It’s available from retailers like Rockler and Woodcraft.

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