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Operation
For safety and to produce the best results, please take the following steps when using this lathe.
Before Turning
Material Selection
Blanks with cracks, shakes, loose knots, bark inclusion, bug infestation, or rot damage can break apart or
cause severe catches, leading to severe injuries and death. Beginners should avoid turning structurally
compromised wood. Turning structurally compromised wood must be done with extreme caution and
reduced speed.
Do not turn wood that contains:
• Harmful chemicals, such as arsenic or lead.
• Allergens or sensitizers that can trigger allergic reactions.
Turning these materials will spread dust that causes severe harm to the body.
Workpiece Inspection
Carefully inspect workpieces for foreign objects such as nails, staples, or rock chips. Foreign objects
embedded in a blank can damage the lathe tools and may dislodge at high speed during an operation. Use
a metal detector to scan for metal objects as needed.
Look for signs of infestation. Wood damaged by bugs or fungus is structurally weakened and can
disintegrate while turning. Infested wood can also spread the infestation to other workpieces and wood
structures. Before turning, it is best to kiln dry the wood to kill the organisms inside it. Strengthen the
wood structure with resin as needed.
Use a wood moisture content meter to check the moisture content of a blank before turning it. Wood
shrinks and warps as it is getting dried and stabilized. To create a product that retains its shape, follow
the guidelines on this page and dry the wood to the suggested moisture level:
https://www.wagnermeters.com/moisture-meters/wood-info/acceptable-moisture-levels-
wood/#acceptable