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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

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It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
Ouch! Thanks for sharing.
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
Wow, good thing you weren't hurt … Thanks for the heads up.
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
You were real lucky, Rick. I don't think epoxy would have kept that together!
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
I'll bet your sore tonight
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
This actually happened last week. It just knocked the wind out of me.
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:







It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
Glad your ok. Some lessons are worth a bruise or two if your still in one piece!
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
I'm glad that you're ok. You were very fortunate not to be seriously injured.

helluvawreck aka Charles
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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
Yikes. Bet that hurt like hell for a little while!
 

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#10 ·
A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
Sure did
 

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A big mistake on the Lathe

The following is a safety warning to all turners out there. Make sure to check the wood over carefully before turning. I thought I did that but this happened:

Wood Gas Motor vehicle Machine Machine tool


Food Ingredient Wood Gas Recipe


Wood Natural material Metal Still life photography Automotive wheel system


It was a piece of cherry that had a knot on the side of it that I did not see before starting to turn. I roughed it to round at a low speed, then turned up the speed, before I could get my tool in hand the piece blew up and the smaller piece hit me inn the chest at about 900 rpms.

Lesson learned, inspect all pieces before turning
Sheesh! Glad you're alright. You'll just have to make a smaller bowl, and maybe more of them. :)
 

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