Hello.

I'm new to this group so pardon me if this question has been asked before.

I recently purchased a Powermatic 3520b and for the most part I'm really loving it. Initially, I thought that the guard was a pretty good idea until I tried to use the lathe for the first time. I found myself trying to focus through wires of the guard but had a difficult time. But I'm a stubborn cuss and figured it would take a few weeks to get used to it. No luck. I finally took it off and put it in a corner. Now I can see what I'm doing again, and can move my dust collection right up to my work.

I've noticed that none of the YouTube videos I've watched have the guard in place either. So, are there times that I really should use it?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Steve