Woodturning
What safety procedures should you follow when using a wood turning lathe?
- Wear safety goggles or face shield to protect yourself from flying chips.
- Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area.
- Wear a dusk mask when dust is generated (e.g., during sanding operations).
- Work in well-lighted area.
- Before the lathe is turned on, ensure that all clamps and fittings are secure and that the work piece is free to turn.
- Use stock free of defects.
- Hold tools firmly with both hands and against the tool rest.
- Hold the stock securely on the faceplate or between the centres.
- Use only furnished or approved tools.
- Use sharp, well-maintained chisels and gouges.
- Select a speed that is appropriate for the job. Operate the lathe at a low speed and use a moderate cut depth to prevent splinters from flying out during roughing operations. The actual speed of the lathe depends on type of wood, a diameter of stock, nature of work being done and type of tool used.
- Adjust tool rests so that they are parallel and as close as possible to the stock. They should also be set high enough so that tools will cut into the wood slightly above the centre of the work being turned.
- Remove the tool rest when sanding or polishing.
Master Woodturner
Hartley in the UK has become home to a craftsman who produces very unique and unusual woodturnings. After many years of mastering the skill and becoming a woodturner you can see Steve has got a fascination with the timbers he turns, In Steve Workshop he takes a large chunk of wood, which he then turns and explores the grain and colours contained beneath the bark on each piece producing a shape and form that shows it to it's best advantage.
He retains much of the original character of the wood and in some pieces natural flaws may become a feature.
Take a look at Steve's woodturning website especially the log to vase page. It is amazing how such a large log can be turned into such a beautiful vase. His prices are so resonable after all the hard work that has gone into producing such a fine one off piece.
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