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{{Tool | {{Tool | ||
|image= | |image=File:Tool Wood Lathe.jpg | ||
|manufacturer=Generic Chinese | |manufacturer=Generic Chinese | ||
|model=Similar to Charnwood 813 | |model=Similar to Charnwood 813 | ||
|obtained= | |obtained=Member Donation{{clarify|reason=Was this tool acquired after this pledge drive: [[Wood Lathe Pledge]]?}} | ||
|obtaineddate= | |obtaineddate= | ||
|location= | |location=Dusty Area | ||
|team=Woodworking | |team=Woodworking | ||
|induction=No | |induction=No | ||
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The current Wood Lathe is a Chinese model - the [https://www.charnwood.net/products/product/floorstanding-lathe-w813/category_pathway-2 Charnwood 813] is a close match. | The current Wood Lathe is a Chinese model - the [https://www.charnwood.net/products/product/floorstanding-lathe-w813/category_pathway-2 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== | |||
<gallery perrow=3> | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 1.jpg|Part 1 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 2.jpg|Part 2 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 3.jpg|Part 3 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 4.jpg|Part 4 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 5.jpg|Part 5 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 6.jpg|Part 6 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 7.jpg|Part 7 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 8.jpg|Part 8 | |||
Manual For Wood Lathe 9.jpg|Part 9 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Resources== | |||
* [http://www.startwoodworking.com/plans/how-turn-basic-bowl How to Turn a Basic Bowl (Start Woodworking)] | |||
[[Category:Woodwork]] | [[Category:Woodwork]] | ||
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]] | [[Category:Tools and Equipment]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:19, 7 June 2025
| Wood lathe | |
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| Manufacturer | Generic Chinese |
| Model | Similar to Charnwood 813 |
| Obtained | Member Donation[clarify] |
| Location | Dusty Area |
| Team | Woodworking |
| Induction Required | No |
| Tools: all pages • list • Power Tools • Broken tools {{}} | |
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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