Demonstrators Safety Shield

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Last year, either here or on the AAW Forum, pictures were posted of a safety screen built to protect the audience from any "flying projectiles". Thinking about it now, the screen was made to protect and to serve as a camera mount. They may have been used at Totally Turning 2012. Anyway, I think that might be a good project for our club and Many others regardless how the AAW insurance thing turns out. The problem is, I can't seem to find the article about constructing one. I'm sure we can start from scratch but who needs to reinvent the wheel. Can anyone help?
faust

[Steve Schlumpf]

Faust, that project was created by the Mid South Woodturners Club (http://www.midsouthwoodturners.com/Home.html) and was called the Joan Kelly project. I am sure someone there can help you. My club built one and I'll see if there are any plans available that I can pass along.

Here is another link: Shield (http://www.midsouthwoodturners.com/Joan_Kelly_Grants.html)

[Jamie Donaldson]

Years ago I distributed about 20 Lexan windshields salvaged from golf carts to several turning clubs. This may be a source for making such "audience protection devices" as the windshields are often discarded when the carts are damaged, so check with your local golf course maintenance people for their extras.

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Cool idea, Jamie. Steve, thanks for the link. I may be dreaming but I swear there was an article in one of the turning mags showing the construction of the shield using plexiglass and PVC pipe and fittings. I also remember they built a rig for holding the camera used for close ups on one of the uprights. I'll keep looking.
faust