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|image=File:Tool Wood Lathe.jpg
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|manufacturer=Generic Chinese
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|model=Similar to Charnwood 813
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|obtained=Member Donation{{clarify|reason=Was this tool acquired after this pledge drive: [[Wood Lathe Pledge]]?}}
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|obtaineddate=
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|location=Dusty Area
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|team=Woodworking
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|induction=No
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|defunct=
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'''Do not use this machines with materials that will generate silica dust. eg soapstone and other soft stones, sandstone, ceramics, gemstones'''
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A good reference on this subject https://ehs.princeton.edu/health-safety-the-campus-community/art-theater-safety/art-safety/sculpture
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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 in terms of Specification.
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The lathe has a mechanical speed control using a belt with variable diameter pulleys. It has a high maximum speed.
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==Tips==
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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.
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Make sure that the chuck is tightened with tools before use.
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{{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.}}
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==Instruction Manual==
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<gallery perrow=3>
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Manual For Wood Lathe 1.jpg|Part 1
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Manual For Wood Lathe 2.jpg|Part 2
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Manual For Wood Lathe 3.jpg|Part 3
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Manual For Wood Lathe 4.jpg|Part 4
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Manual For Wood Lathe 5.jpg|Part 5
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Manual For Wood Lathe 6.jpg|Part 6
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Manual For Wood Lathe 7.jpg|Part 7
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Manual For Wood Lathe 8.jpg|Part 8
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Manual For Wood Lathe 9.jpg|Part 9
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</gallery>
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==Resources==
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* [http://www.startwoodworking.com/plans/how-turn-basic-bowl How to Turn a Basic Bowl (Start Woodworking)]
  
==History==
 
The [[Old Wood lathe]] and tooling was replaced by a Record model circa 2015, after a [[Wood Lathe Pledge|pledge drive]] that started in 2014.
 
  
 
[[Category:Woodwork]]
 
[[Category:Woodwork]]
 
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:01, 4 September 2022

Wood lathe
Tool Wood Lathe.jpg
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