Lathe Quiz Answer the following questions by left clicking the mouse on the appropriate part of the Wood Lathe.

Copper Where is the tailstock ?

Tailstock Copper The tailstock is used to support one end of the work piece when turning between centres.

Copper 2. Where is the toolrest ?

Toolrest Copper The Toolrest is used to support the lathe tool when turning

Copper 3. Where is the Forked Centre ?

Forked Centre Copper The Forked Centre supports the other end of the work piece.

Copper 4. Where is the Lathe Bed?

Lathe Bed Copper The Lathe Bed is made from cast Iron and machined flat to allow the tailstock to slide freely along its length

Copper Where is the Revolving Centre?

Revolving Centre Copper The Revolving Centre supports the other end of the work piece.

Copper 6. Where is the Headstock?

Headstock Copper The Headstock contains the Drive shaft and Pulleys.

Copper 7. Where is the Isolator?

Isolator Copper The Isolator is used to Isolate the Lathes power supply.

8. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Parting tool?

The Parting tool The parting tool can be used to cut narrow slots in your work piece.

9. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Gouge?

The Gouge Cross Section The Gouge utilises a slicing action and can be used for both roughing down and fine finishing

Copper 10. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Skew Chisel?

The Skew Chisel The skew chisel can be used to produce a very smooth finish When using this tool remember only to use the bottom third of the blade Copper

Copper 11. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Scraper?

The Scraper Scrapers are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Copper Scrapers are among the easiest lathe tools to use however as the name suggests the tool scrapes rather than cuts and can leave a rather rough finish.

12. Which of the tools shown on the left is a faceplate ?

The Faceplate A Faceplate is used to attach a wood blank to the lathe when making a bowl Faceplate

Congratulations you have finished the Wood Lathe Quiz