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The Hackspace Wood Lathe - Stub Framework for wikipage development.
{{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=
}}


Now ready for use (subject to creating a working bay for it, and the wood mess it creates!)
'''Do not use this machines 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) (picture)
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 is a (XXX), very similar to the CWL12D, so matching spaces and accessories are available locally from Machine Mart. (link) http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores/location/nottingham
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
==Tips==
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 accessories
Make sure that the chuck is tightened with tools before use.


Cup Chuck (picture)
{{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.}}


Screw Chuck (picture)
==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>


Bowl Turning Toolrest (picture)
==Resources==
* [http://www.startwoodworking.com/plans/how-turn-basic-bowl How to Turn a Basic Bowl (Start Woodworking)]


Faceplate (picture)


Four-jaw Chuck (picture)
[[Category:Woodwork]]
 
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
Chucks and their uses (link) azwoodturners.org/chuck_type.pdf

Latest revision as of 14:01, 4 September 2022

Wood lathe
Manufacturer Generic Chinese
Model Similar to Charnwood 813
AKA {{{aka}}}
Obtained Member Donation[clarify]
Location Dusty Area
Team Woodworking
Induction Required No
Booking {{{booking}}}
Status Defunct
Tools:   all pageslistPower ToolsBroken tools     {{}}


Do not use this machines 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

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.

Tips

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

Resources