Wood Lathe

• What is the first step in preparing a blank for turning on a lathe?

  Mark diagonals across both ends of the blank.
• Why do you mark diagonals across both ends of the blank?

  To easily locate the centre of the blank.
• What should you do after marking diagonals on the blank?

  Cut 5mm down both lines on one end of the blank.
• What is the purpose of cutting 5mm down both lines on one end of the blank?

  To allow the driving fork on the lathe to grip the blank.
• What tool is used to mark parallel lines on both sides of each edge?

  A marking gauge.
• What is the final shape of the blank after using a smoothing plane?

  An octagonal shape.
• What is the primary use of a wood lathe?

  To turn wood between centres to make long cylindrical shapes.
• What is the process called when wood is manufactured on the lathe?

  Turning.
• How is the wood held during the turning process?

  It is held tightly between the fork centre and the revolving centre.
• What does the operator do once the blank is secured on the lathe?

  Holds a tool on the tool rest to shape the wood.
• What types of tools can be used to shape the wood on the lathe?

  A gouge, scraper, or parting tool.
• What are the processes involved in turning wood on a lathe?

  • Parallel Turning: Chisel moved along the tool rest for a parallel cut.
  • Parting Off: Squaring off the end or cutting grooves using a parting off chisel at a right angle.
• What is the technique of parallel turning?

  The chisel is moved along the tool rest from left to right at a steady speed.
• What is the purpose of the parting off process?

  To square off the end of a piece of wood or to cut grooves into it.
• How is a parting off chisel positioned during the parting off process?

  It is held at a right angle to the wood.
• What are the finishing processes used after turning wood on a lathe?

  • Sanding: Done while the workpiece is secured in the lathe for a smooth finish.
  • Waxing: Applied after sanding using a cloth in the same manner as sanding.
• Why is sanding often carried out while the workpiece is still secured in the lathe?

  To achieve a higher quality finish.
• What should be done to the lathe's speed during the sanding process?

  The lathe should be sped up for a higher quality finish.
• How is wax applied after sanding?

  With a cloth using the same method as sanding.