Lyn's an influential guy!

Oct 06, 2003 5 Replies

Hi all. Was perusing the turning stuff at my local Woodcraft and something just happened to catch my eye on the Woodcraft tool rests. There now appears to be a wedge of acrylic applied to the inside "L" section. Many will recall the warnings about using "L"/angle iron rests and the possibility of smashed fingers. Lyn had mentioned he'd made his concerns known to the powers-that be at Woodcraft. Last I read on this subject from him (maybe 4-6 months ago), he sounded a bit annoyed they hadn't changed the design.



Here's to you, Lyn Mangiameli, making the turning world safer one step at a time. ;)



_____ American Association of Woodturners Cascade Woodturners Assoc., Portland, Oregon Northwest Woodturners, Tigard, Oregon _____


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James

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yes, and it splashed all over my keyboard too.... :)

Bob S.

ABOUT TIME!!!! I smashed my left index finger on a freak catch thanks to that toolrest design. It was bad. The moment it happened I though the finger was severed. I went into shock. It took over a year to heal and it is still a bit stiff. I almost quit turning because of it. I complained to Woodcraft after it happened about 4 years ago... They ignored me. Thanks to Lyn!!!

Hey, if you can't stand the occasional loss of a body part, maybe turning is not for you! Real turners laugh at OSHA.*G*

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