Wood turning is inherently dangerous, spinning wood, powerful motors, sharp tools and flying wood chips.  Click here to go to a Lathe safety page at the AAW.

The Officers of Gold Coast Woodturners and webmaster give no warranty, express or implied, as to the merchantability, fitness for purpose, quality, or any other matter of any products mentioned on this web site. Furthermore, the Webmasters, Officers, and authors disclaim any and all responsibility for any kinds of injury or damages

The information is being provided for wood turners of many skill levels.  Some of the ideas make require skills that may exceed a persons abilities today.   It is expected that turners will always plan for problems and component failures when turning. 

What ever you learn from this web site is being done at your own risk.  If you do not fully accept the personal and property risks that could happen, and do not accept the full responsibility of these risks, you should not be using this site or the information it contains.

The ideas, recommendations, and instructions listed on the Gold Coast Woodturners web site may not be suitable for you or your project.  It is up to YOU to determine if this information is safe and if  you have the skills, proper equipment and protective equipment to utilize it. 

Should you find something on the site that you believe is unsafe or dangerous please write immediately and that material will be reviewed and removed or modified if it is unsafe. David Kerzel, Website

9/27/2005  DFK

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