Just like the title says. I do a lot of gringing and shaping at the bench/ vise. Besides a welding blanket, what are my options??? Plexiglass??
I need something three sided and perhaps the two sides on hinges. This way when not in use, I can fold the sides up for more work room.

 

Yea, me too. Today I was using a cutoff wheel and sparks were hitting a cars window. The sparks ended up burning craters in the window! Sparks suck.

 

Yup, my windshield has craters as well as my rear window and xtracab side windows... That crap sucks... Any way to fix it?

 

anyone have any ideas? things you have done in your shop/ garage???

 

I try to grind/adjust the guard so that the sparks go towards a conrete wall or if thats not available away from any vehicle...worked out pretty well so far.

 

yeah, that works when the sparks are smaller. I am shooting sparks 15"+. I have a garage full of "stuff" so it needs to be contained, somewhat

 

clean out your garage or grind outside...

 

5 gallon bucket placed on its side to catch the sparks..... it will do an effective job at getting most of the sparks

 

use a bucket or just like you said make a 3 sided shield out of gyp-rock or a harder wood so it doesnt burn easy..

 

If it is really a problem, why not just weld or rivet up some sheet metal to maybe guide the sparks into a bucket or something? My .02

 

i have a large pan sitting on the floor with about an inch of water in it. i try to orient the grinder in such a way that it shoots them down into the water and then they dont bounce everywhare

 

I think this is what you're looking for???? http://goffscurtainwalls.com/weldingscreens.htm , I thought northern tools had some for awhile, you might call your local welding supplie store, they should know how to get some for you

 

That is a good idea.

 

Yes, that is what I am talking about. I was thinking more about my idea of mounting something to the wall...ummm....no. Too much clutter. I like the idea of putting up the barrier when I need it.

Didn't see them at Northern. I will try the welding supply store Tuesday.