Originally Posted by
twocik
Always wear your safety glasses! I was grinding a piece of 1/4 thick aluminum without glasses (which I normally wear them) and a pretty large piece hit me right next to my eyeball almost nose area. I said to myself WOW that was close, it happened so fast. Becareful of these mistakes when getting comfortable with your workflow. Now everything in my shop gets clear lexan guards, this is really the best thing in my opinion. I've had many experiences with my mill, glad I made the guards! I'd keep them on if they really aren't in the way. After all of the crazy sh*t that's happened to me, maybe I'm just anal..
Well anyway good luck!
Chris