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[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
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{{Tool
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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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|defunctdate=
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}}
  
The Hackspace Wood Lathe - Stub Framework for wikipage development.
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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
  
Now ready for use (subject to creating a working bay for it, and the wood mess it creates!)
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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.
  
The lathe on its Hackspace-built stand [[File:WL_Lathe.jpg]]
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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]]
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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.  
  
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]
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Make sure that the chuck is tightened with tools before use.  
  
We have the following fittings and accessories
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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.}}
  
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]]
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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)]
  
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]]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Woodwork]]
Read about chucks and their uses for different kinds of work at http://azwoodturners.org/chuck_type.pdf
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[[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
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