Safety First!

[Mayhem]

Thanks Tom - Given the way my lathe is built, I actually run more risk of injury by trying to reach around the chuck. As such, I file left-handed. I also stand off to the side, so I am out of the firing line, should something go wrong.

I only just found out the advantages of filing the diameter and not just braking edges on the weekend. I was surprised with the finish I got on the handles I turned out of 1018.