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→General Procedure
# Turn on the machine with the red switch on the side of the motor head. It will start to spin
# Turn on the machine with the red switch on the side of the motor head. It will start to spin
# The metal tool rest should be at a height so that the tool on top of the rest will be cutting at the middle of the stock.
# The metal tool rest should be at a height so that the tool on top of the rest will be cutting at the middle of the stock.
# The tool rest should be placed as close to the stock as possible where the stock can still spin freely without hitting the tool rest.[[File:...woodLathe3.png|none|thumb]]
# The tool rest should be placed roughly 1/4"or less from the stock. Make sure the stock can still spin freely without hitting the tool rest.[[File:...woodLathe3.png|none|thumb]]
# Start the spindle at about 750 rpm.
# Start the spindle at about 750 rpm.
# Use the gouge to slowly begin chipping away the wood. Make sure the chisel is pressed firmly onto the tool rest and you are holding the bottom of the handle tight into your core.
# Use the gouge to slowly begin chipping away the wood. Make sure the chisel is pressed firmly onto the tool rest and you are holding the bottom of the handle tight into your core.