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| {{Template:EquipmentPage | | {{Template:EquipmentPage |
| |image = | | |image = |
− | |owner = Joeseph Nudell | + | |owner = Joe Nudell |
| |serial = NAN | | |serial = NAN |
| |certification = yes | | |certification = yes |
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| |arrived = 6/1/14 | | |arrived = 6/1/14 |
| |doesitwork = yes | | |doesitwork = yes |
− | |contact = Joeseph Nudell | + | |contact = Joe Nudell |
| |where = Woodshop | | |where = Woodshop |
| |value = 800 | | |value = 800 |
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| == Personal Protective Equipment == | | == Personal Protective Equipment == |
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− | * Face shield or safety glasses must be worn. | + | * Face shield (not just safety glasses) must be worn. |
| * Long and loose hair must be contained. | | * Long and loose hair must be contained. |
| * Do not wear gloves or loose clothing. | | * Do not wear gloves or loose clothing. |
− | * Remove watches,rings,and other jewelry. | + | * Remove watches, rings, and other jewelry. |
| * Don't wear or roll up long sleeves. | | * Don't wear or roll up long sleeves. |
− | * Hearing protection may be required.
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| * Dust protection may be required. | | * Dust protection may be required. |
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| == Pre-Operational Safety Checks == | | == Pre-Operational Safety Checks == |
− | *Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls. | + | * 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. | + | * 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. | + | * Workpiece must be securely fastened to face plate, chuck or between centers. |
− | *Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
| + | * Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance between tool rest and bed. |
− | *Rotate the workpiece by hand to check clearance between tool rest and bed. | + | * Ensure the cutting tools are sharp and in good condition. |
− | *Ensure the cutting tools are sharp and in good condition. | + | * Start the dust extraction unit before using the machine. |
− | *Start the dust extraction unit before using the machine. | + | * Make sure all clamping handles are tight. |
− | *Make sure all clamping handles are tight, | |
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| == Operational Safety Checks == | | == Operational Safety Checks == |
− | *Before making adjustments, switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill. | + | * Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation (IMPORTANT - *never* adjust speed while the lathe is off!) |
− | *Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the work and at the correct height. | + | * Before making adjustments (apart from speed), switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill. |
− | *Adjust speed to suit the diameter of the work and turning operation.
| + | * Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the work and at the correct height. |
− | *Stop the lathe and remove all tool rests before sanding. | + | * Stop the lathe and remove all tool rests before sanding. |
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| == Ending Operations and Cleaning Up == | | == Ending Operations and Cleaning Up == |
− | *Switch off the machine when work completed. | + | * Switch off the machine when work completed. |
− | *Return all chisels and other tools to racks. | + | * Return all chisels and other tools to racks. |
− | *Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state. | + | * Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state. |
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− | == Potentional Hazards and Injuries == | + | == Potential Hazards and Injuries == |
− | *Eye injuries from flying debris or defective timber. | + | * Eye injuries from flying debris or defective timber. |
− | *Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts. | + | * Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts. |
− | *Airborne dust. | + | * Airborne dust. |
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| == Do == | | == Do == |
| * Rough cut the workpiece as close as possible to the finished shape before installing it. | | * 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. | + | * 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. | | * Use the lowest speed when starting a new workpiece. |
| * Remove the tool rest before sanding or polishing. | | * Remove the tool rest before sanding or polishing. |
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| * Drive the workpiece into the drive center while the drive center is in the headstock. | | * 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. | | **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 |
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