Woodturning Lathe (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Purpose of a woodturning lathe
Purpose of a woodturning lathe
Makes table legs, bowls, and ornaments
How a lathe shapes wood
How a lathe shapes wood
Spins wood against fixed cutting tool
Two main types of woodturning
Two main types of woodturning
Spindle turning and faceplate turning
Spindle turning
Spindle turning
Turns long, narrow pieces between headstock & tailstock
Example of spindle turning
Example of spindle turning
Chair legs
Faceplate turning
Faceplate turning
Larger pieces attached to faceplate on headstock
Example of faceplate turning
Example of faceplate turning
Bowls and plates
Function of the headstock
Function of the headstock
Contains motor to spin the wood
Function of the tailstock
Function of the tailstock
Supports other end of wood; moves along lathe bed
Purpose of gouges
Purpose of gouges
Remove large amounts of wood & make rough shapes
Purpose of chisels in woodturning
Purpose of chisels in woodturning
Smooth and refine shape after gouging
Key to shaping wood on lathe
Key to shaping wood on lathe
Controlling speed and pressure
Finishing steps in woodturning
Finishing steps in woodturning
Sanding and polishing for smoothness
Required protective gear for lathe
Required protective gear for lathe
Gloves and goggles
Hair & clothing safety for lathe
Hair & clothing safety for lathe
Tie back loose clothes and hair