Wood lathe

Wood lathe
Manufacturer	Generic Chinese
Model	Similar to Charnwood 813
Serial Number	{{{serial}}}
AKA	{{{aka}}}
Obtained	Member Donation
Location	Dusty Area
Team	Woodworking
Induction Required	No
Booking	{{{booking}}}
Status	Defunct
Risk Assessment	Yes, see [[{{{riskassessment}}}|the assessment]]
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The current Wood Lathe is a Chinese model - the Charnwood 813 is a close match in terms of Specification.

The lathe has a mechanical speed control using a belt with variable diameter pulleys. It has a high maximum speed.

Safety Tips

Do not use this machine with materials that will generate silica dust. eg soapstone and other soft stones, sandstone, ceramics, gemstones A good reference on this subject https://ehs.princeton.edu/health-safety-the-campus-community/art-theater-safety/art-safety/sculpture

Tie back long hair, remove long sleeves, jewellery, etc or anything that might get caught in the lathe while you are using it.

The speed control must be set to a Low Speed before switch on. Once you've completed turning your part, the speed must be returned to a low speed before switching off.

Make sure that the chuck is tightened with tools before use.

Note: If chuck and work-piece is heavy reduce the speed slowly otherwise there is a danger of the chuck unscrewing itself due to the momentum.

Instruction Manual

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  Part 9

Resources

• How to Turn a Basic Bowl (Start Woodworking)