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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.
'''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


Now ready for use (subject to creating a working bay for it, and the wood mess it creates!)
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 on its Hackspace-built stand [[File:WL_Lathe.jpg]]
The lathe has a mechanical speed control using a belt with variable diameter pulleys. It has a high maximum speed.


Test Piece by Joe (link) [[File:WL_Test Piece.jpg]]
==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.  


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


We have the following fittings and accessories
{{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.}}


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]]
==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)]


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]]


 
[[Category:Woodwork]]
Read about chucks and their uses for different kinds of work at http://azwoodturners.org/chuck_type.pdf
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
 
 
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)

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 pages • list • Power Tools • Broken 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

  • 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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