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

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Where is the tailstock ?

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

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2. Where is the toolrest ?

5. Toolrest
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The Toolrest is used to support the lathe tool when turning

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3. Where is the Forked
Centre ?

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

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4. Where is the Lathe Bed?

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

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Where is the Revolving
Centre?

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

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6. Where is the Headstock?

13. Headstock
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The Headstock contains the Drive shaft and Pulleys.

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7. Where is the Isolator?

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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
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11. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Scraper?

23. The Scraper
Scrapers are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
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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.

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

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

26. Congratulations you have finished the Wood Lathe Quiz