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==Description==
==Description==
====Overview====
====Overview====
The wood lathe is a machine very similar to the metal lathe in the machine shop. It spins a piece of stock at a variable speed, and lets the turner create round objects. Unlike the metal lathe, there is not a cutter secured to the machine that is moved into place to cut. On the wood lathe, a turner will instead use long handled chisels to carve away the wood. Another difference is that for most projects, the wood is not clamped down in a found vise like the machining lathe, instead, two free-spinning center points on each side of the piece clamp the wood between them and hold it centered.
====Demonstration====
====Demonstration====
You're going to make a snowman out of some wood! The goal is to smooth it into 3 spheres that look like a snowman, no additional accessories like carrot noses and top hats are necessary.
====General Procedure====
====General Procedure====
# After the shape is done, sand the piece, progressively finer grit until smooth.
# After the shape is done, sand the piece, progressively finer grit until smooth.
# Take the piece off, cut any remaining material and sand the mount points smooth.
# Take the piece off, cut any remaining material and sand the mount points smooth.
# Yay, done.
# Yay, done. Reset the space.
==Safety==
==Safety==
Do not wear anything that could possibly get caught in the lathe, like bracelets, lanyards, hair below the shoulders, etc. We'd rather you not spin at 750 rpm.
When in doubt, ask someone what to do. The shop supervisors are skilled and are glad to give advice. Additionally, no one wants to deal with anyone getting hurt, so lets do everything we can to prevent that.
When in doubt, ask someone what to do. The shop supervisors are skilled and are glad to give advice. Additionally, no one wants to deal with anyone getting hurt, so lets do everything we can to prevent that.
==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==
If the lathe is sounding funny, tell the shop volunteer/supervisor so we can get that checked out.
If you feel like you're losing grip on the chisel while shaving it down, chances are that you are digging in too hard. Lighten up a little, and be patient.
If it doesn't seem to be cutting well, first check the tool's sharpness before digging in deeper. If the tool is not sharp, notify the shop volunteer/supervisor and grab another chisel that is sharp.
==Maintenance==
==Maintenance==