Cable ordered.

Any ideas for bellows / metal guards for protecting the main table itself?

Was thinking of making some custom stainless plate ones. I know someone that has sheet bending stuff that was kind enough to offer me access if need (many thanks), is there value in DIY for this or look at something else?

An example of something that can be bought - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...920640239.html - not cheap but it may take me a lot longer to make something like that than is needed.

Thoughts?