Lathe

Wood Lathe

A. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES:

Make sure the stock is free of checks, knots, and other defects.

• 1. All glued up stock must be dry at least 24 hours to make sure glue has set properly before turning.

  2. Use only wood turning tools when working on the lathe.

  3. Hold all turning tools in both hands.

  4. Securely lock the tail stock before starting the lathe.

  5. Check for end play by rotating the stock.

  6. Set the tool rest as close as possible to the stock being turned. Rotate the stock a few times by hand to make sure stock clears tool rest.

  7. Start all turning jobs at slowest speed until stock is roughed down to round form. Then increase to a speed suitable for the size of stock and particular turning operation.

  8. Do not adjust tool rest while lathe is operating.

  9. Always stop the lathe when checking diameters of stock.

  10. When faceplate turning, screw the faceplate securely to the wood. Avoid cutting too deeply or you might strike the screws.

  11. When sanding or polishing, remove the tool rest to prevent accidents.

1. Have qualified instructor double check/or help with any concerns before starting up the lathe.

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Bank of Questions: (Lathe)

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Short answer Questions

Please state why each of the following represent a safety hazard.

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