Cage

[Jclrk]

I've been woodworking for about 2yrs trying to learn all I can. Recently purchased a nice lathe and an seeking opions on a headstock cage.

 

[wndopdlr]

My Jet came with a gage, but I have never liked it, so I don't use it. What brand of lathe do you have?

 

[Jclrk]

Laguna 18/36

 

[Mike Davis]

You might want to use it the first week or so but you will quickly see that it is in the way and mostly useless.

I’d be happy to show you what bad things can happen and how to avoid them.

 

[Jclrk]

I'd be happy to learn your a little distance away and I'm home on Sunday and Monday I don't like wearing my dust mask but quickly learned to appreciate it after sanding padauk lol

 

[bob vaughan]

You might want to use it the first week or so but you will quickly see that it is in the way and mostly useless.

I'll have to disagree slightly, at least on the descriptor. I'll put those cages in a category of totally useless. Manufacturers are practicing CYA law.

 

[Oka]

If you need protection you can add a chin pad to the hard hat in case of a piece breaking free. Kinda like one the catchers use. Some at work use them. I only use my chainsaw hardhat with sound protection and a face guard. Then switch to my versaflow for sanding.

 

[Mike Davis]

I'd be happy to learn your a little distance away and I'm home on Sunday and Monday I don't like wearing my dust mask but quickly learned to appreciate it after sanding padauk lol

I’m usually in the shop or in the yard on Sunday.

 

[Roy G]

The cage gets in the way of turning and is often removed. Just be careful when starting up and don't have the lathe on too high a speed. When turning a bowl don't stand in line with the piece, stand off to the side so any projectiles won't hit you.

Roy G

 

[Jclrk]

The cage gets in the way of turning and is often removed. Just be careful when starting up and don't have the lathe on too high a speed. When turning a bowl don't stand in line with the piece, stand off to the side so any projectiles won't hit you.

Roy G

Thanks

 

[FredP]

I have one. Never used on my 3520b. 12 pack of yengling should cover it. I'm in franklinton.

 

[chris_goris]

I have one. Never used on my 3520b. 12 pack of yengling should cover it. I'm in franklinton.

Ill part with my 3520B guard for a 6 pack of yeungling!

 

[FredP]

Ill part with my 3520B guard for a 6 pack of yeungling!

And the bidding wars begins.
6 pack and I'll let you have one before you leave.

 

[chris_goris]

And the bidding wars begins.
6 pack and I'll let you have one before you leave.

I cant part with 2.... you win Fred!

 

[FredP]

I cant part with 2.... you win Fred!

Holly Crapola I won something! Winner Winner chicken dinner.

 

[Hmerkle]

See Jerry,
People can't even give them away! LOL

 

[Jclrk]

I just didn't know if it was a good idea. Seems to be but all new to me. I would like to try one tho.I guess if learn with one you'd become accustomed to it

 

[FredP]

Depending on your location your welcome to come get mine and try it.

 

[Jclrk]

Depending on your location your welcome to come get mine and try it.

I appreciate that I live near charlotte its a little trip to your neck of the woods