[SEL] The problem with NO FENCES!

[Dave Croft]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Jacobs" <Carrowor at comcast.net>
To: <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] The problem with NO FENCES!


That split rail fence is inadequate!!!!  A rogue engine may jump the fence,
or God forbid, smash through it in a random act of violence and attack an
onlooker
 
One thing in England is that a good number of shows insist that 
flywheels run parallel to the fence.
The idea is that if something (Flywheel or saw) should come loose
it won't go towards the audience.
It might hit the next exhibit or exhibitor but they didn't pay for admission. 8^)
In 25 years of engine shows I have seen incidents 3 times.
Luckily no-one was hurt in any of these cases. 
Just mechanical damage or damage to underwear!
Dave Croft