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6. Intended Use of the Lathe
The lathe is designed for turning wood between centres
or on the headstock (using appropriate accessories), for
sanding and applying finishes to wood. It is not to be
used for any other purpose. Doing so may invalidate its
warranty and may cause serious harm to the user.
Health & Safety
Please read the health and safety instructions contained
in this manual and the specific health and safety
instructions relating to woodturning. In addition, it is
recommended to ensure your work area is adequately
equipped with dust extraction and air filtration
equipment.
Respiratory equipment should also be used to greatly
reduce lung exposure to harmful fine dust. Always
establish the properties of the timber being turned and
take extra care when working with harmful and
carcinogenic materials.
Eye protection must always be worn. Due to the nature of
woodturning, shavings, dust and splinters can be thrown
at fast speeds, making adequate eye protection essential.
Mounting Timber to a Faceplate or Chuck
When mounting the workpiece to a faceplate or chuck,
it is advisable to shape the timber into as cylindrical
a profile as possible, see fig 6.1. Turning unbalanced
timber increases lathe vibration, the risk of it being
thrown from the lathe, increased risk of chisel dig in and
makes correct positioning of the tool rest difficult due to
variable distances.
Mounting Timber Between Centres
When turning between centres, it is essential to correctly
and securely mount the timber so as to reduce the risk
of it being thrown from the lathe. It is also essential to
mount the timber as centrally as possible. This will reduce
the amount of roughing out needed and also maximise
the possible diameter of the final piece.
1. Using a square or rectangular profile blank, draw two
lines, one from each opposing diagonal corner to the
other, at each end of the blank. The point where the lines
intersect indicates the centre of the blank. See fig 6.2.
If using irregular shaped timber, a centre finder is an
invaluable tool.
Fig 6.1
Fig 6.2
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