1. Facing on the Centre Lathe

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. Facing a Bar
Now switch On the lathe

8. 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.

9. Facing a Bar
Switch the Lathe Off

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

11. This process may have to be repeated more than once

12. Process Completed
Well Done

13. 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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