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Rikon 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!
=== Operation ===
=== Maintenance ===
=== Resources ===

Revision as of 17:37, 31 January 2024


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!


Operation

Maintenance

Resources