1. Woodwork Lathe

2. Lathe Parts Revolving Centre Forked Centre Headstock Tailstock Bed
ToolPost
Toolrest
On/Off
Switch
Lathe Parts

3. When turning between centres the work piece is held between a Forked Centre and a Revolving Centre

4. Headstock
The headstock supports one end of the work piece. It contains the driveshaft as shown below.

5. Forked Centre
The Headstock can be fitted with a Forked Centre to support one end of the work piece when turning between centres.

6. Tailstock Tailstock Locking Lever
The tailstock supports the other end of the work piece

7. To support this end a Revolving Centre or Dead Centre must be fitted in the tailstock.

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

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

10. 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

11. The Scraper
Scrapers are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
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. The Faceplate
A Faceplate is used to attach a wood blank to the lathe when making a bowl
Faceplate

13. The End