Dcal
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Saw this yesterday and thought I’d post it as a reminder to what can happen when a powerful lathe bites. I don’t think it been posted before so apologies if it has.
I'm not as interested in the rights and wrongs of the particular case, more in the devastating results for a worker.
It also highlights to me the hugely increased risks with my recent DSG purchase.
When I loaded the proper 3 phase 7.5hp motor for the DSG, I noticed it was probably heavier than my complete current Boxford. It’s certainly heavier than the headstock, bed, motor and gearbox.
The DSG is a 13 inch swing.
The Boxford is 9 inch swing and you could stall it with your thumb nail, which is no bad thing for a hobby lathe.
I need to be a lot more careful when I get the DSG up and running because there will be no mercy with it.
Be careful out there.
I'm not as interested in the rights and wrongs of the particular case, more in the devastating results for a worker.
It also highlights to me the hugely increased risks with my recent DSG purchase.
When I loaded the proper 3 phase 7.5hp motor for the DSG, I noticed it was probably heavier than my complete current Boxford. It’s certainly heavier than the headstock, bed, motor and gearbox.
The DSG is a 13 inch swing.
The Boxford is 9 inch swing and you could stall it with your thumb nail, which is no bad thing for a hobby lathe.
I need to be a lot more careful when I get the DSG up and running because there will be no mercy with it.
Be careful out there.
Ibstock fined £530,000 after worker loses hand
Court hears how victim was dragged into lathe after cleaning cloth became entangled in machine
www.constructionenquirer.com