Facing on the Centre Lathe

Centre Lathe Safety Guard Chuck Tailstock The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals Bed Headstock Compound Slide Cross Slide Toolpost Saddle wheel The main parts are as shown Emergency Stop

First of all fix the bar in the chuck with the chuck key. Facing a Bar First of all fix the bar in the chuck with the chuck key.

To Face the end of this bar start by lowering the Safety Guard Facing a Bar To Face the end of this bar start by lowering the Safety Guard

Now use the Saddle Wheel to move the tool closer to the workpiece Facing a Bar Now use the Saddle Wheel to move the tool closer to the workpiece

Facing a Bar Next use the Compound slide to move the toolpost in until it is ready to cut

Facing a Bar Now switch On the lathe

Facing a Bar Finally use the cross slide to pass the lathe tool across the face of the bar taking a fine even paced cut.

Facing a Bar Switch the Lathe Off

Facing a Bar Use the Saddle wheel to return the lathe tool to its original position then lift the guard.

This process may have to be repeated more than once

Process Completed Well Done

Centre Lathe Back Safety Guard Chuck Tailstock The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals Bed Headstock Compound Slide Cross Slide The main parts are as shown Toolpost Saddle wheel Emergency Stop Back

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