Mini lathe

Mini lathe

Manufacturer	Generic Chinese
Model	Mini Lathe
AKA	{{{aka}}}
Obtained	Pledge Drive (June 2016)
Location	Metalworking Area
Team	Metalworking
Induction Required	No
Booking	{{{booking}}}
Status	Defunct
Tools: all pages • list • Power Tools • Broken tools {{}}

Operation

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

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.