Wood Lathe
This is a red equipment.
Want to get trained on this machine ? Follow the instructions on this page!
Key Information
Report minor injuries here.
Call 999 if needed.
Phones are next to both doors.
First aid kit is at the sink.
Step 1: study the equipment training material
Videos
Lathe accessories
Step 2: Take the equipment quiz - you must score 100% to proceed.
Step 3: review the Makespace safety training
Step 4: Take the Makespace safety quiz. You must score 100% to proceed.
Step 5: Sign up for a practical assessment
Check the Makespace Meetup Group for a practical assessment session. If there is no practical scheduled there, please email: woodshop-owners@makespace.org
The trainer will demonstrate how to properly and safely use the machine, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Lastly please keep in mind that all the trainers at Makespace are volunteers. They, like all Makespace members, give their time to continually improve our community. Do not hesitate to ask for training, or indeed any questions, but please be patient as they make time in their schedules to run the practical assessments.
Useful Web Links
Pen Turning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLTqZIeiLUw - This is a video which shows the basics of the pen mandrel we have in Makespace.