Facing on the Centre Lathe

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Tailstock

Bed

Chuck

Safety Guard

Toolpost

Headstock

The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals

The main parts are as shown

Cross Slide

Saddle wheel

Compound Slide

First of all fix the bar in the chuck with the chuck key.

Facing a Bar

To Face the end of this bar start by lowering the Safety Guard

Facing a Bar

Now use the Saddle Wheel to move the tool closer to the workpiece

Facing a Bar

Next use the Compound slide to move the toolpost in until it is ready to cut

Facing a Bar

Now switch On the lathe

Facing a Bar

Finally use the cross slide to pass the lathe tool across the face of the bar taking a fine even paced cut.

Facing a Bar

Switch the Lathe Off

Facing a Bar

Facing a Bar

Use the Saddle wheel to return the lathe tool to its original position then lift the guard.

This process may have to be repeated more than once

Well Done

Process Completed

CentreLathe

EmergencyStop

Tailstock

Bed

Chuck

Safety Guard

Toolpost

Headstock

The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals

The main parts are as shown

Cross Slide

Saddle wheel

Compound Slide

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