So I found a great coolant/lubricant for working stainless, SynKool. Water soluable, sump compatible, but I'm using it in a squirt bottle. Problem is, when you get within 2-3 inches from the chuck, it starts slinging it 3' out at low speed. A guard is in order, a curved one would be nice, but I want something easy to assemble, easily replaceable lexan panels, etc.
Octagon!
I'm using 3/4" angle I had laying around. After some measuring, I came to 14" diameter (is a 12" lathe) Still deciding on the width. Each side will be welded, the panels attached with two screws per side per panel.
So far, pieces cut and mill scale removed. I'll be blasting them once they're welded.
Left side
Right side
Sunday it'll get welded up and I'll figure out how to mount it to the lathe