How to Turn Wood on a Lathe Safely: Ejection, the Firing Line, and Why Gloves Stay Off | WC Safety
The wood lathe's big hazard is ejection: a cracked blank or a bad catch launches wood at face height. This guide covers blank inspection and speed selection, tool rest setup, the firing line, why gloves and loose sleeves are banned at the lathe, and the respirator that handles sanding dust - with a worked bowl-turning example.
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