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Aha! Thanks for that, a shield right where most of the chips show up.
I am concerned about keeping chips out of the rack, haven't figured out anything new. My dust collector does a good job on the flat, it will certainly leak on rotary work. We shall see.

Steve

Having read through the entire thread (3rd time, I think), I found a partial answer: Question: what is the purpose of the plain disks attached to the pinions? On page 8, Ruhnau refers to a wheel on the dead center supporting the work piece. So in this case, the plain disk is riding on the spoil boar...

I realize this is an old thread; hopefully someone is still listening!

First, great idea Bob, and the others who have contributed.
The pinion gear(s) have a plain disk attached. What is it's purpose?
Maybe a related question, how do people attach the work?

Thanks,
Steve