Jet Wood Lathe

Jet Wood Lathe

Owner/Loaner	David Rubman
Serial Number	NAN
Make/Model	Jet 1236
Arrival Date	11/21/2015
Usability	no
Contact	David Rubman
Where	Woodshop
Authorization Needed	yes
Hackable	no
Estimated Value	800
Host Area	{{{hostarea}}}

This tool requires certification for use.

Status

The Jet Wood Lathe hasn't been put in service yet, so it is listed as "not working."

Personal Protective Equipment

• Face shield (not just safety glasses) must be worn.
• Long and loose hair must be contained.
• Do not wear gloves or loose clothing.
• Remove watches, rings, and other jewelry.
• Roll up or don't wear long sleeves.
• Dust protection may be required.

Pre-Operational Safety Checks

• Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.
• Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional. Do not operate if guards are missing or faulty.
• Workpiece must be securely fastened to face plate, chuck or between centers.
• Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance between tool rest and bed.
• Ensure the cutting tools are sharp and in good condition.
• Start the dust extraction unit before using the machine.
• Make sure all clamping handles are tight.

Operational Safety Checks

• Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation (IMPORTANT - *never* adjust speed while the lathe is off!)
• Before making adjustments (apart from speed), switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill.
• Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the work and at the correct height.
• Stop the lathe and remove all tool rests before sanding.

Ending Operations and Cleaning Up

• Switch off the machine when work completed.
• Return all chisels and other tools to racks.
• Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

Potential Hazards and Injuries

• Eye injuries from flying debris or defective timber.
• Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts.
• Airborne dust.

Do

• Rough cut the workpiece as close as possible to the finished shape before installing it.
• Check your workpiece for flaws, cracks, knots etc. and test glue joints before mounting the workpiece on machine.
• Use the lowest speed when starting a new workpiece.

Don't

• Drive the workpiece into the drive center while the drive center is in the headstock.
  • Set the drive center into the workpiece with a soft mallet prior to installing it on the headstock.
• Touch your project by hand while the lathe is running

How To Get Certified

The area host has determined that certifications for this machine should not be viral.

A list of members allowed to certify others will be posted here when the Danger Committee has finish creating a process.

List of Currently Certified Users

Qualified Member	Trained By

Documentation

The following is a work in progress. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Wood_Lathe_Authorization_Checklist