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WOOD104: Learning the Baileigh Lathes
Woodshop Series
Wood lathes can be used to create functional furniture, beautiful wood projects such as bowls or candlesticks, and even toys such as tops and yo-yos. These machines can range in size from hobby models that fit on a work bench to large industrial-sized machines weighing hundreds of pounds, but they all share some basic elements.
We'll teach you those basic elements, and how to use the wood lathe safely and responsibly. It might be a bit overwhelming for beginners, which is why WRK104 is an excellent place to start. You’ll be spinning in no time.
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In this course, you'll learn:
How to identify the lathe, it’s different chisels, and how to use the tools safely and properly
What different chisels are called, and when they are used in turning.
How to identify the lathes headstock, tail stock, tool rest, live center and spur center.
How to adjust the tool rest appropriately for turning spindles.
How to place a piece in the lathe for turning safely.
How to adjust the direction of spin and RPM on the lathe.
Which directions to turn a piece in and what RPM to use for roughing, shaping and finishing a piece on the lathe.
Why it’s important to use a face shield when turning.
How to remove the face plate, mount it to the work piece and reattach to the head stock.
How to remove the live center and spur center from the lathe.
How to determine the center of a piece, and prepare a turning blank.
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College of Engineering & Applied Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766-6460
tkerr1@uwyo.edu
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