[Jewelry making - Article 00678] - Re: [Orchid] "Dead-man" switch on buffer

[Neilthejeweler]

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    Depending on the workpieces you do another suggestion would be a
    guard of sorts, to direct 'lost' pieces from hitting you. 

    Years ago, as a favor, I was buffing a brass door knocker. The
    buffer was big, about 3HP with a 12' corrugated wheel. Piece snagged
    and the wheel spun that thing right around and smacked me between the
    eyes. I literally saw stars. Fractured skull. *No, that's NOT why I
    am the way I am* 

    A coworker once severely injured his eye when the chain caught on
    the wheel. Someone had stacked some boxes behind where he would stand
    to buff, he couldn't even step back. 

    Anytime you operate machinery you must think safety first.
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