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[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
{{Tool
|image=File:Tool Wood Lathe.jpg
|manufacturer=Generic Chinese
|model=Similar to Charnwood 813
|obtained=Member Donation{{clarify|reason=Was this tool acquired after this pledge drive: [[Wood Lathe Pledge]]?}}
|obtaineddate=
|location=Dusty Area
|team=Woodworking
|induction=No
|defunct=
|defunctdate=
}}


The Hackspace Wood Lathe - Stub Framework for wikipage development.
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.


Now ready for use (subject to creating a working bay for it, and the wood mess it creates!)
The lathe has a mechanical speed control using a belt with variable diameter pulleys. It has a high maximum speed.


The lathe on its Hackspace-built stand [[File:WL_Lathe.jpg]]
==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


Test Piece by Joe (link) [[File:WL_Test Piece.jpg]]
Tie back long hair, remove long sleeves, jewellery, etc or anything that might get caught in the lathe while you are using it.


The lathe is a (XXX), very similar to the CWL12D, so matching spaces and accessories are available locally from [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores/location/nottingham Machine Mart]
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.  


We have the following fittings and accessories
Make sure that the chuck is tightened with tools before use.


Tool Rests - Short [[File:WL_Short Rest.jpg|140px|top]] Long [[File:WL_Long Rest.jpg|170px|top]] and Bowl Turning [[File:WL_Bowl Rest.jpg|190px|top]]
{{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>


Chucks - Cup (Jam) Chuck (picture) Screw [[File:WL_Screw Chuck.jpg|180px|top]] Faceplate [[File:WL_Faceplate.jpg|180px|top]] and Four-jaw [[File:WL_4Jaw.jpg|180px|top]]
==Resources==
* [http://www.startwoodworking.com/plans/how-turn-basic-bowl How to Turn a Basic Bowl (Start Woodworking)]




Read about chucks and their uses for different kinds of work at http://azwoodturners.org/chuck_type.pdf
[[Category:Woodwork]]
 
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There is and index lock which prevents the headstock spindle from turning, useful when changing chucks or special cutting - see the manual for details. <i>Make sure that the spindle is free</i> to turn before starting the motor! Free [[File:WL_Free.jpg|180px|top]] Locked [[File:WL_Locked.jpg|180px|top]]
 
NB: I'm making a speedometer for the lathe from a car drive-shaft-encoder [[User:Msemtd|Michael Erskine]] ([[User talk:Msemtd|talk]]) 05:49, 10 February 2014 (EST)
 
I've noticed a few problems in recent tests: -
* the spindle pulley is not in the correct position - some of the grub screws were loose (and hanging out) but when fully released the pulley can't be moved back into position
* the centres were not aligned and the bolt to release the headstock end of the bed tube is not as in the Clarke manual
* the cup chuck is off whack!

Latest revision as of 14:19, 7 June 2025

Wood lathe
Manufacturer Generic Chinese
Model Similar to Charnwood 813
Serial Number {{{serial}}}
AKA {{{aka}}}
Obtained Member Donation[clarify]
Location Dusty Area
Team Woodworking
Induction Required No
Booking {{{booking}}}
Status Defunct
Risk Assessment Yes, see [[{{{riskassessment}}}|the assessment]]
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 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

  • Part 1
    Part 1
  • Part 2
    Part 2
  • Part 3
    Part 3
  • Part 4
    Part 4
  • Part 5
    Part 5
  • Part 6
    Part 6
  • Part 7
    Part 7
  • Part 8
    Part 8
  • Part 9
    Part 9

Resources

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