Archive for the ‘Wood Turning’ Category
“SETTING UP LATHE”
POINTS ON SETTING UP LATHE AND SHAFTING
The counter shaft should be about 7’ above the lathe. A distance of 6’ from the center of the shaft to the center of the spindle is sufficient. In setting a lathe or hanging a counter shaft it is necessary that both be level. The counter [...]
“LATHE”
The sizes of turning lathes are given as 10″, 12″, etc. These figures denote the diameter, or size, of the largest piece of work that can be turned on them. The measurement is taken from the center point of the live center to the bed of the lathe (usually 5″ or 6″) and is one-half [...]
“Wood Turning”
Wood turning has had a definite place in the commercial world for a great many years. It is used in various forms in making furniture and furniture parts, building trim, tool parts, toys, craft, athletic paraphernalia and many other useful and beautiful articles in common use.
When properly taught in [...]
