Hi FRI,
If you can get the wench to pick up your socks & jocks, you're doing
above average. No way mine's likely to clean up chips and curly
metal swarf too!
Many remove the rear splash guard for improved work access. I
haven't but I'd probably replace it with a sheet of something
further back - to catch flicks of lubricant, etc. I've contemplated
a perspex barrier up front. Sometimes I think a travelling guard on
the toolpost would let me get closer to the work but I'm sure I'd
spend my life cleaning it. I'll stick to safety glasses.
I use a bristle paint brush and dust pan to clean up the bulk of
swarf and finish off with an old vacuum cleaner that sits under the
bench. Wouldn't dare borrow the household one.
I find I can't let the vac pick up much of the curly stuff or I end
up with a curly log jam in the hose which is a monstrous PITA to
clear. What do others do? Are there purpose shop vacs that do this
better?
John
PS: It's not recommended to use compressed air to clean up as it
jams the swarf hard into crevices. Besides, you really can't control
where they go with any accuracy and they won't land in the bin.
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "fricebe" <fricebe@...> wrote:
hi all
I'm a cliff dweller and have a 7x12 on order. I think I must
construct
some sort of enclosure to contain the fly-offs. (have to get along
with the lady that cleans up)
anyone got a design, or just suggestions.....
thanks
FRI
