Lathe Safety Slides

Lathe Safety

​Identify Parts

1. ________________

2. ________________

3. ________________

4. ________________

5. ________________

6. ________________

7. ________________

​Identify Tools

​Running the Lathe

1. When operating the lathe you should start at _______ (slow / fast) speeds, then setting it to the desired RPM.

2. When carving your pen, you should set the speed to _________ (6000 / 3000) RPM.

3. When sanding or applying shelac, your speed should be no more than _________ (1000 / 2000) RPMs.

4. When turning, the angle of your tools should be pointed _____ (up / down).

5. You must use _______ (bushings / tape) and a ______ (knureled nut / glue) to secure your blanks on the madrel.

​Running the Lathe

6. You should check every _________ (part / lock) before using the lathe.

7. There are ___ locks on every lathe.

8. When turning go ______ (fast / slow) and ________ (hard / easy). If you remove to much material you will ruin your pen blanks.

9. Tools should never be stored on the lathe ____ (table / bed).

10. When sanding or shellacing, you should remove the _______ (tool rest / bushings) to avoid injury.