I am not a carpenter; don't rely on anything in this document — for example, it may describe bad and/or unsafe practices.
Woodworking can be dangerous, especially with power tools, so take all necessary precautions — including but not limited to protecting your eyes, hands, hearing, and other people.
This shield may or may not be safe for use by children, or by anyone else — make your own assessment of suitability.
There is no warranty of any kind regarding anything in this document; nor does any liability arise from the use of anything in this document by anyone.
I have no association with, receive no compensation from, and make no endorsement of, any organisation linked to from this document; they're just where I happened to buy the stuff I used.
All the above points also apply to all other documents and websites linked to from this document.
I printed the shield PDF on four sheets of A4 paper at 100% scale, and sticky-taped the sheets together edge-to-edge with no overlaps.
I printed the handles PDF on one sheet of A4 paper at 100% scale.
| Wood | 'Dressed all round' (DAR) pine from Bunnings | 140 x 12mm pine | 1.0m | For the two outer planks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 x 12mm pine | 0.5m | For the one inner plank | ||
| 40 x 12mm pine | 0.8m | For the two crosspieces | ||
| 90 x 19mm pine | 0.3m | For the two handles | ||
| Screws | Countersunk timber screws from Bunnings | 6G x 20mm screws | 12 | For the crosspieces |
| 8G x 75mm screws | 4 | For the handles | ||
| Glue | Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) wood glue from Bunnings |
Quick-drying glue (or normal wood glue) |
< 100mL | For everything |
