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Macy Miller - Student Lathe Notes
Macy Miller - Student Lathe Notes
Face Plate
Motor
Always rough out the stock at a low speed, remove square corners on a bandsaw
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2 No spectators
5 Never touch the work with bare hands while it's in motion
7 Never wear loose jewelry/clothing and have long hair put up while using machinery
8 Always keep tools sharp, when they get dull ask instructor to sharpen them
10 Before turning on the machine, always spin the work by hand to make sure it clears the tool rest
11 Before turning on the lathe, make sure spindle turnings are secure between centers
12 When faceplate turning, periodically, check the screws to make sure they are secure