zeeprogrammer
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Just curious what others do...
I have a mini-lathe and mini-mill...I don't know how this applies to other equipment...
I sometimes find myself turning the speed knob to off and then switching out a drill bit or otherwise doing something with the chuck or spindle. This always bothers me as I've had experiences with other machines where a bit of static would cause things to jump or turn on. I've been trying to develop the habit to engage the emergency stop before I do anything with the chuck or spindle.
I've yet to have an issue with this...but it only takes one time.
I believe this is the safest thing to do...and part of my reason for the post is to remind others of that. But I'm curious if others think of this too.
I'm often reminded of this as I work on the mill...I can hear it humming when the emergency stop is not engaged. (On the plus side...I can it hear it.)
I have a mini-lathe and mini-mill...I don't know how this applies to other equipment...
I sometimes find myself turning the speed knob to off and then switching out a drill bit or otherwise doing something with the chuck or spindle. This always bothers me as I've had experiences with other machines where a bit of static would cause things to jump or turn on. I've been trying to develop the habit to engage the emergency stop before I do anything with the chuck or spindle.
I've yet to have an issue with this...but it only takes one time.
I believe this is the safest thing to do...and part of my reason for the post is to remind others of that. But I'm curious if others think of this too.
I'm often reminded of this as I work on the mill...I can hear it humming when the emergency stop is not engaged. (On the plus side...I can it hear it.)