Wood Lathe

Rikon Wood Lathe

Safety

The wood lathe is a wood lathe and is only intended for use with wood. Wood is good and anything untreated will be safe to use. See metal lathe for metal lathing, or materials for a comprehensive list of safe materials aside from wood.

The main hazards of the wood lathe are entanglement in the machine, cuts from tools or workpieces, and flying debris from the workpiece. Therefore, the following PPE and precautions are required when using the lathe:

• Face and eye protection
• No loose hair
• No loose clothes or jewelry
• Check and use the lowest speed possible for your work
• Never leave the lathe running unattended
• If it starts vibrating or making unusual sounds, shut it down and inspect
• Practice!