It had to happen sooner or later

[erasmussen]

Making an open segment turning with missing segments.
the missing segments are held in place with spots of hot melt glue so they can be removed later.
This is what happens when one of the hot melt spots fails.
Well now I know what happens when one comes apart when turning.

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[jcz]

Can you save it? Looks like an interesting piece.

 

[CaptnA]

did you find all the pieces?
Glad you weren't hurt, but I bet that was an interesting moment in time~

 

[pcooper]

That did look like an interesting piece. One thing that makes me feel better, this kind of thing actually does happen to others, not just me. :wsmile:

 

[Charlie]

Earl, Sorry to see that happen, but glad you are OK.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Hope you weren't injured by any of the flying pieces. Every "Oops" is an opportunity to learn.

 

[erasmussen]

Can you save it? Looks like an interesting piece.

No way I can save it, might make the bottom into a small piece.

 

[erasmussen]

did you find all the pieces?
Glad you weren't hurt, but I bet that was an interesting moment in time~

I found most of the pieces there all over the shop.
Found out I need a stop button on both ends of the lathe.

 

[awldune]

Found out I need a stop button on both ends of the lathe.

I sprung for one of these after a similar incident:
http://www.rockler.com/safety-power-tool-switch