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Post by Peruano on Jan 23, 2013 11:35:48 GMT -5
These are relatively simplistic modifications but could be important in terms of saving a finger or preventing a serious accident. Both of my trim saws had exposed belts and being somewhat small tables, it meant my hands were often too close for repeated motions. Here's the simple folded tin shield that I made for my Mercury 7"- its attached to with two screws to the work table and merely hooks over the lip of the saw table. Here's the slightly more complicated one I bent up for my Rock Rascal Model T 6". One frivolous enhancement was cutting out the triangle for the company label. Just to make this complete, I'll show my simplistic attempt at covering the much longer and more exposed sled belt on my homemade slab saw. For it I used a distributor's plastic tray as used for pastries. It at least covers the part of the saw where I frequently work and or stand as I monitor the cut through the window in the cover. First the saw's belts without guards. And yes that's a motorcycle fender doing a great job as a blade splatter guard. And with the plastic guard attached. I hope this jogs everyone to consider safe working conditions. Thank for tolerating my simplistic solutions. Tom
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Post by juzwuz on Jan 23, 2013 15:45:52 GMT -5
Tom, Thanks for the ideas. I'm also interested in your home made slab saw. Would you be able to show some pictures of your vise and feed carriage system? Justin
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Post by robsrockshop on Jan 23, 2013 15:58:43 GMT -5
There are other things to think about than yourself when it comes to safety. A small hand mesmerized by the spinning action could quickly end up in the wrong place. Just as a curious cat. And beer doesn't help either lol.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2013 18:16:19 GMT -5
Well, I do not drink beer and I can't even talk my grand kids into getting close to my machines to teach them how to use them so I leave it wide open. It keeps my mind sharp and in tune which retards aging. If I never show up here again you will know that my mind is no longer sharp and in tune. lol Jim
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Post by Peruano on Jan 23, 2013 20:48:16 GMT -5
Getting your beer caught in the belt would be serious irrespective of whether it was a bottle or can. I'll take some detailed photos of the saw innards and post in a separate message. Tom
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 25, 2013 20:24:58 GMT -5
Not only safety but you don't need oil or water on the belt. And loose clothing and long hair doesn't work well with exposed belts either.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jan 25, 2013 22:30:51 GMT -5
Not to speak of oil in your beer.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 26, 2013 6:08:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the reminder peruano.An exposed nip point like that is ugly when it does bite.And you never know when some one is gonna wonder along and get hung in it. Oh,andyour innovative use of stuff is a gift you have.Built a lot my stuff but never any saws.Real nice ingenuity.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2013 14:16:07 GMT -5
simple and elegant. Just because you re-purpose stuff doesn't make it less effective. simple and elegant.
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 1, 2013 19:55:25 GMT -5
Good idea with the milk crate. I really need to do that on my big tumbler. I just about lost the end of my thumb a while back when it got caught in a tumbler belt. Steve
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 8, 2013 14:11:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the ideas! Now I know why I saved the old ductwork that my ex left behind! Later, jeri
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