1. Lathe
The size of the lathe is determined by the distance from the live center to dead center.
We have a 24” lathe.
Dead Center
Live Center

2. Make sure the tool rest is in place before using the lathe.

3. Things to avoid
Do not stop wood in lathe with your hands

4. Position the tool rest as close as
possible to the wood.

5. Always have the instructor check the set up before starting.

6. 3. Always turn the material with your hand before starting to make sure the material does not hit the tool rest.

7. Never move the tool rest with the lathe running.

8. Do not leave the lathe until the wood has come to a complete stop.

9. . Always wear a face shield.

10. 1. Check to see that stock is free of cracks, knots, or poor glue joints. Always have instructor check the set up before starting.

11. 2. Lock the tailstock, tool rest & tool post securely before turning on the power. Never move tool rest while lathe is turning

12. Position the tool rest 1/8”
above the lathe center.

13. 6. Stand to the side of the lathe when turning on the power.

14. Rotate rough stock at the slowest
possible speed.340 is the slowest speed.

15. 8. Turn stock down to a cylinder before using higher speed.

16. Hold all lathe chisels firmly
with both hands.

17. 10. Rotate large-diameter turnings only at slow speeds
10. Rotate large-diameter turnings only at slow speeds is preferred.

18. 11. Change speeds gradually to prevent the turnings from spinning off the lathe.

19. 12. Use the calipers only when the stock is not turning.

20. 13. Remove the tool post when stock is being sanded or polished.

21. Do not cut with tool rest more than 3/8 from stock.

22. Do not operate lathe with shield up. Always wear a face shield!

23. Do not sand stock with hand directly on material!!

24. ALWAYS USE A TOOL REST

25. Never wear loose clothing No listening devices or talking to others When cutting, clear chips from floor to avoid slipping

26. Lathe Tools
GOUGE
FLAT SKEW
V-SKEW

27. SPUR / LIVE CENTER