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I have a Jet 1642 which uses a similar guard. I find it too distracting for finishing cuts, but I do use it for roughing blanks that are larger, off balance, or suspect in any way. I didn't use the guard at all when I first bought the lathe, but started using it after reading a couple of stories about very-experienced turners getting their faces smashed up in turning accidents. It's a small inconvenience for the protection it provides.
--Geoff
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Ant thoughts for those of us with lathes that don't come with a guard or even a mount to attach one? I've seen a couple online but $$$$ for what they seem to be.
NOVA DVR XP (16" swing)
RD
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Richard, I may have an extra cage for a Jet 1642 if you ever get down toward Knoxville. (I know, it's a long drive!) I'd have to look to remember how it attaches but I think the mount is a cast iron bracket held with screws into the headstock casting, with a hole for the pivot shaft on the cage.Originally Posted by Richard Dooling
JKJ
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I am a relatively new turner when it comes to green wood and bowls. I try to follow all safety procedures but like to have additional barrier when rough turning heavy blanks. I also use it to support the dust collecting flex hose.
[OP]
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Interesting. Thanks, Kyle.
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That's very kind of you John but I can't see that I'll be able to swing a trip like that very soon.
Do you think you could slip that in a flat rate envelope for me?
RD
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I might well be able to. However it may require some assembly when you get it. With a welding machine.That's very kind of you John but I can't see that I'll be able to swing a trip like that very soon.
Do you think you could slip that in a flat rate envelope for me?
JKJ
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