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==[[Myford Lathe/Operation|Operation]]== | ==[[Myford Lathe/Operation|Operation]]== | ||
==Safety== | |||
As always at the Hackspace YOU are responsible for your own safety, proper machine operation and safety of those around you. | |||
Borrowed most of the following from [http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/lathe_safety.htm Mini-lathe.com] & [http://www.lathes.co.uk/page13.html lathes.co.uk] --[[User:Lwk|'RepRap' Matt]] | |||
* '''Always wear eye protection''' | |||
* '''Wear short sleeve shirts, if possible, or shirts with snugly fitting cuffs if long sleeve''' | |||
** Loose sleeves can catch on rotating work and quickly pull your hand or arm into harm's way. '''[[User:Lwk|'RepRap' Matt]] has the scar to prove this point!''' | |||
* Remove wrist watches, necklaces, chains and other jewellery | |||
* Tie back long hair so it can't get caught in the rotating work | |||
* '''Never, ever, leave a chuck key in a chuck.''' | |||
** Get in the habit of removing the chuck key immediately after use | |||
** Never remove your hand from the chuck key when it is in the chuck | |||
* Keep your fingers clear of the rotating work and cutting tools | |||
* '''Avoid reaching over the spinning chuck''' | |||
** Please do not use hand held tools or files on this machine with the spindle switched on. See below for use of emery cloth | |||
* After setting up any turning job, take a moment to pull the job round by hand to check that everything clears | |||
==Polishing/use of emery cloth== | |||
The use of emery cloth for polishing is common practice, but carries a high risk to both machine and operator. | |||
*'''HAND HELP EMERY CLOTH MUST NEVER BE USED''' Please see this link for the HSE recommended method of holding emery tape in a tool holder: https://www.hse.gov.uk/engineering/lathes.htm | |||
*The abrasive dust will mix with any oils and form a grinding paste, which will ruin the slideways. Please clean all slideways thoroughly before AND after polishing. | |||
==[[Myford_lathe/drill_and_thread_charts|Drill & Thread Charts]]== | ==[[Myford_lathe/drill_and_thread_charts|Drill & Thread Charts]]== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:20, 4 September 2024
| Mini lathe | |
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| Manufacturer | Generic Chinese |
| Model | Mini Lathe |
| Obtained | Pledge Drive (June 2016) |
| Location | Metalworking Area |
| Team | Metalworking |
| Induction Required | No |
| Tools: all pages • list • Power Tools • Broken tools {{}} | |
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users guide
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Operation
Safety
As always at the Hackspace YOU are responsible for your own safety, proper machine operation and safety of those around you.
Borrowed most of the following from Mini-lathe.com & lathes.co.uk --'RepRap' Matt
- Always wear eye protection
- Wear short sleeve shirts, if possible, or shirts with snugly fitting cuffs if long sleeve
- Loose sleeves can catch on rotating work and quickly pull your hand or arm into harm's way. 'RepRap' Matt has the scar to prove this point!
- Remove wrist watches, necklaces, chains and other jewellery
- Tie back long hair so it can't get caught in the rotating work
- Never, ever, leave a chuck key in a chuck.
- Get in the habit of removing the chuck key immediately after use
- Never remove your hand from the chuck key when it is in the chuck
- Keep your fingers clear of the rotating work and cutting tools
- Avoid reaching over the spinning chuck
- Please do not use hand held tools or files on this machine with the spindle switched on. See below for use of emery cloth
- After setting up any turning job, take a moment to pull the job round by hand to check that everything clears
Polishing/use of emery cloth
The use of emery cloth for polishing is common practice, but carries a high risk to both machine and operator.
- HAND HELP EMERY CLOTH MUST NEVER BE USED Please see this link for the HSE recommended method of holding emery tape in a tool holder: https://www.hse.gov.uk/engineering/lathes.htm
- The abrasive dust will mix with any oils and form a grinding paste, which will ruin the slideways. Please clean all slideways thoroughly before AND after polishing.