WorksheetsWood lathe
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the name of part A
headstock
tailstock
tool rest
face plate
What is the name of part C
headstock
tailstock
tool rest
face plate
What is the name of part D
Spindle
tailstock
tool rest
Spindle adjustment wheel
Which two of these tools are used for turning wood on the wood lathe? (pick only 2)
parting tool
cold roll chisel
lathe gouge
driver
rougher
what is the name of this item of PPE?
face shield
goggles
safety glasses
sunglasses
What is another name for the cup?
a cutting tool
a live center
a faceplate
a dead center
What is the name of the turning tools shown in the photo?
metal chisel
roughing gouge
scraper
parting tool
Before using the Wood Lathe you should
Make sure the turning block is square
Remove all jewelry, neckties, loose clothing, and tie back long hair
Wear approved safety glasses
All of the Above
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.
True
False
When initially starting to rough out your work on the lathe you should start at a ____________ speeds
high
low
medium
the fastest speed possible
The wood lathe turning tools must be held ____________ against the tool rest.
firmly
at a 90 degree angle to the tool rest
loosely an in a downward direction
all of the above
When checking your progress or when making any adjustments to the lathe you should
stop the machine and wait for the lathe to come to a complete stop.
check for roundness by using your fingers to touch the revolving work.
both are correct
none of the above
For sanding or polishing operations you should always remove the tool rest for safety purposes.
True
False
When you are done using the wood lathe, you should
Make sure that the tools are stored properly and not left on the bed of the lathe
Remove both the live and dead center from the machine
Clean up all the wood chips off the machine and the floor area and make sure the machine is turn off before leaving.
All of the above
The tool rest should be kept at a distance of _______
away from the turning block for safe turning operations.
>1/8 to 1/4 inch
<1 inch
>2 inches
<7/8 inch
What piece of PPE must be worn when working with tools or performing any operation which may endanger your eyes?
pencil
hand saw
safety glasses
helmet
What are these lathe turning tools called?
rasp
single-cut file
turning gouges
wood chisel
What is the name of this wood turning tool?
Gouge
Parting tool
Round nose
Skew
Which wood turning tool is this?
Gouge
Parting Tool
Skew
Round nose
Which wood turning tool is this?
Skew
Round nose
Gouge
Parting tool
The dead center is mounted on which part of the wood lathe?
Tail stock
Head stock
Spindle
Tool rest
The live center is mounted on which part of the wood lathe?
Tool rest
Head stock
Spindle
Bed
How would you remove the cup and the spur from wood lathe?
Gently tap the cup and the spur out using a rubber mallet to prevent damage to the cup and the spur.
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.
Insert the knock out rod in the hollowed part of the tail stock and gently tap it out.
When removing the finished work from the machine the cup and spur will come out with the completed project.
When setting up the machine for turning operations, adjust the tool rest so that it is
Exactly two inches below the mid-point of the turning block or work piece.
Approximately 1" below the center of the turning piece of wood.
Approximately 2/3rd above the turning piece of wood or slightly above the center of the turning block.
None of the above, the tool will cut and do a good job either way.
What is the name of part B
Tail stock
Bed
Tool rest
Spindle
Select the two ways in which a wood lathe is sized? (pick 2)
By the horsepower rating of the motor.
By the longest piece of wood that can be mounted between the spur and the cup or the headstock and the tailstock.
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.
By the size of the spindle.
