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TYPICAL LATHE OPERATIONS
Spindle Turning
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Work mounted between headstock spur center and live tailstock center
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Requirements: no additional accessories
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Optional headstock mounting with lathe chuck
Bowl Turning
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Mount work to faceplate with screws
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Requirements: no additional accessories
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Lathe chuck optional
Pen Making
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Work mounts on pen mandrel - secured between centers
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Requirements: pen mandrel
Drilling
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Work mounted on headstock
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#2MT drill chuck mounted in tailstock
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Requirements: lathe chuck, #2MT drill chuck
Sanding
Use the fastest speed possible without burning the wood. Use graduated grits from 150 grit for best results.
Finishing
Generally finishing can be done at faster speeds than turning. Finish using finishing polishes, waxes and buffing com-
pounds on or off the lathe.
