Well, women can look too...
Last year while learning how to run a wood splitter, I discovered that sometimes pieces of wood pop, or fly out unexpectedly.
After catching one between the legs (not a direct hit, but really close) I learned to stand back a little.
This year, I decided that I should do a little more than hope...
Since I usually wear a leather welding apron while cutting to keep most of the oil off my coat, and also wear it while splitting for extra wear protection, it seemed a simple solution to add a "protector" plate to the apron.
I cut a piece of 1/4" Masonite into a very rough oval (no art awards here) and riveted it to the inside of my apron just over the critical area.
I spent the day splitting kindling and wouldn't you know it, not a single piece let go in my direction.
No matter, I really didn't want to test it anyway.
Don't know if it will work, but it makes me feel better!
Rob
Last year while learning how to run a wood splitter, I discovered that sometimes pieces of wood pop, or fly out unexpectedly.
After catching one between the legs (not a direct hit, but really close) I learned to stand back a little.
This year, I decided that I should do a little more than hope...
Since I usually wear a leather welding apron while cutting to keep most of the oil off my coat, and also wear it while splitting for extra wear protection, it seemed a simple solution to add a "protector" plate to the apron.
I cut a piece of 1/4" Masonite into a very rough oval (no art awards here) and riveted it to the inside of my apron just over the critical area.
I spent the day splitting kindling and wouldn't you know it, not a single piece let go in my direction.
No matter, I really didn't want to test it anyway.
Don't know if it will work, but it makes me feel better!
Rob