PPE

[antifoul2020]

What is the minimum PPE to be used when scrolling
Some wear no protection while others are like spacemen

 

[okeydokey]

Imo eye protection

 

[ajs]

Yes, I would say safety glasses and that would be it. No need for hearing protection just for the saw. Some would recommend a dust mask but the amount of dust you get from a scroll saw is truly minimal on account of the narrow kerf.

One thing to expressly avoid is gloves of any kind - you will frequently work at quite close quarters to the blade and you want to avoid the risk of them snagging on it.

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

IMO eye protection and a dust mask

 

[Hugh M.]

Dust mask is essential for me. The dust blower seems designed to blow any dust straight at me. I need to bodge something that blows the dust from the side.