I just had to say this after this past two weekends. I want to encourage all Newbies to purchase and wear a face shield of some kind. I had two things happen recently that are proof to me anyway that they are more than worth the money and effort.
So, to one and all, I wish you a fun and S A F E spin!!!
- The first incident occurred when turning a pine bowl two weeks ago. I was well into this piece of wormy pine when all of a sudden this big gut splash tit the face shield the worm looked like I'd been driving at 70 miles per hour and he hit my windshield...imagine that in your mouth.
- Next just this past weekend I was turning an Elm NE with lots of inclusions when a big hunk slammed into my face shield. If it hat hit me in the face I would probably have had serious damage to my eyes and face. The shield did a beautiful job of deflecting it.
- Oh ya, If you need another reason, see Andy on the turner and their lathes thread. His bubble shield is a great place to tuck in a BIG Beard!!