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WorksheetsLathe Operation
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Before using the wood lathe you need to
Wear approved face protection
remove all jewelry, neckties, loose clothing and confine long hair
Completed training and testing
All of the above
Check the piece you are going to work on (the stock) for any
foreign objects
invaders
languages
contries
If you glued together your stock, what must you do before you start turning?
make sure it is thoroughly dry
make sure pieces are sticking out
the glue is still wet
all of the above
It is ok to leave the lathe running when you walk away
True
False
Use proper speeds when cutting, In general, rough beginning cuts are done at _______ speeds.
high
medium
low
the fastest speed possible
Be sure to select the proper ______ for the operations that you are attempting with the wood lathe
cutting tool
hat
scissors
partner
Hold the lathe turning tool _____ against the tool rest
firmly down
loosely down
firmly up
loosely up
To check your progress, you should
wait for the last to stop turning
use your fingers especially while the lathe is running
use a gloved had to make sure it is smooth
any of these
You should remove the tool rest for sanding operations
true
false
When you are using the wood lathe, you should
Make sure that tools are not left on the bed of the lathe
Clean up all scraps and turn off the machine before leaving
Not allow anyone to stand behind the lathe
All of the above
The roughing gouge is designed to do what?
fine detail
cutting grooves
making your work piece round
something for your partner to hold while you work
It is not important to make sure your stock is centered in the lathe.
False
True
Why is it important to keep the tool rest in the correct position?
to help prevent a "catch"
so your tool correctly contacts your stock
so the rest will not hit the headstock if you get a "catch"
all of the above
