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Wood lathe

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of part A

a)

headstock

b)

tailstock

c)

tool rest

d)

face plate

2.

What is the name of part C

a)

headstock

b)

tailstock

c)

tool rest

d)

face plate

3.

What is the name of part D

a)

Spindle

b)

tailstock

c)

tool rest

d)

Spindle adjustment wheel

4.

Which two of these tools are used for turning wood on the wood lathe? (pick only 2)

a)

parting tool

b)

cold roll chisel

c)

lathe gouge

d)

driver

e)

rougher

5.

what is the name of this item of PPE?

a)

face shield

b)

goggles

c)

safety glasses

d)

sunglasses

6.

What is another name for the cup?

a)

a cutting tool

b)

a live center

c)

a faceplate

d)

a dead center

7.

What is the name of the turning tools shown in the photo?

a)

metal chisel

b)

roughing gouge

c)

scraper

d)

parting tool

8.

Before using the Wood Lathe you should

a)

Make sure the turning block is square

b)

Remove all jewelry, neckties, loose clothing, and tie back long hair

c)

Wear approved safety glasses

d)

All of the Above

9.

It is ok to leave the wood lathe running or unattended if you are in close vicinity to the machine or just outside of the safety zone.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

When initially starting to rough out your work on the lathe you should start at a ____________ speeds

a)

high

b)

low

c)

medium

d)

the fastest speed possible

11.

The wood lathe turning tools must be held ____________ against the tool rest.

a)

firmly

b)

at a 90 degree angle to the tool rest

c)

loosely an in a downward direction

d)

all of the above

12.

When checking your progress or when making any adjustments to the lathe you should

a)

stop the machine and wait for the lathe to come to a complete stop.

b)

check for roundness by using your fingers to touch the revolving work.

c)

both are correct

d)

none of the above

13.

For sanding or polishing operations you should always remove the tool rest for safety purposes.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When you are done using the wood lathe, you should

a)

Make sure that the tools are stored properly and not left on the bed of the lathe

b)

Remove both the live and dead center from the machine

c)

Clean up all the wood chips off the machine and the floor area and make sure the machine is turn off before leaving.

d)

All of the above

15.

The tool rest should be kept at a distance of _______

away from the turning block for safe turning operations.

a)

>1/8 to 1/4 inch

b)

<1 inch

c)

>2 inches

d)

<7/8 inch

16.

What piece of PPE must be worn when working with tools or performing any operation which may endanger your eyes?

a)

pencil

b)

hand saw

c)

safety glasses

d)

helmet

17.

What are these lathe turning tools called?

a)

rasp

b)

single-cut file

c)

turning gouges

d)

wood chisel

18.

What is the name of this wood turning tool?

a)

Gouge

b)

Parting tool

c)

Round nose

d)

Skew

19.

Which wood turning tool is this?

a)

Gouge

b)

Parting Tool

c)

Skew

d)

Round nose

20.

Which wood turning tool is this?

a)

Skew

b)

Round nose

c)

Gouge

d)

Parting tool

21.

The dead center is mounted on which part of the wood lathe?

a)

Tail stock

b)

Head stock

c)

Spindle

d)

Tool rest

22.

The live center is mounted on which part of the wood lathe?

a)

Tool rest

b)

Head stock

c)

Spindle

d)

Bed

23.

How would you remove the cup and the spur from wood lathe?

a)

Gently tap the cup and the spur out using a rubber mallet to prevent damage to the cup and the spur.

b)

Use a short piece of wood approx. 1" x 1" and a rubber mallet to tap on the cup and spur till they come off the machine.

c)

Insert the knock out rod in the hollowed part of the tail stock and gently tap it out.

d)

When removing the finished work from the machine the cup and spur will come out with the completed project.

24.

When setting up the machine for turning operations, adjust the tool rest so that it is

a)

Exactly two inches below the mid-point of the turning block or work piece.

b)

Approximately 1" below the center of the turning piece of wood.

c)

Approximately 2/3rd above the turning piece of wood or slightly above the center of the turning block.

d)

None of the above, the tool will cut and do a good job either way.

25.

What is the name of part B

a)

Tail stock

b)

Bed

c)

Tool rest

d)

Spindle

26.

Select the two ways in which a wood lathe is sized? (pick 2)

a)

By the horsepower rating of the motor.

b)

By the longest piece of wood that can be mounted between the spur and the cup or the headstock and the tailstock.

c)

By the largest diameter of wood which can be mounted between the bed and the center point of the cup/spur without hitting on the bed.

d)

By the size of the spindle.