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=== Barrels === | |||
Our Tyme Avon came with two barrels. We are mainly using the right one on the picture, since it turns with the wood: | |||
[[File:Wood Lathe Barrels.jpg|left|thumb|The barrels of our Tyme Avon Wood Lathe]] | |||
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Revision as of 22:37, 14 October 2022
Tyme Avon
| MachineInfoBox Tyme Avon ATL301 | |
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| Type: | Wood Lathes |
| Material: | woodturning blanks |
| Used with: | face shield, woodturning tools |
| Location: | Woodturning Area |
| Access Requirements: | Woodturning Introduction |
| Status: | Working |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
The Tyme Avon is an old, but solidly built lathe that has replaced our flimsy Güde 1000.
Specs
We seem to have the Model ATL301 with 36" (915 mm) between centers and a bed length of 52" (1320 mm).
- max. workpiece diameter (above bed): 280 mm (11")
- max. workpiece diameter (swiveled 90°): 495 mm (19.5")
- max. workpiece diameter (swiveled 180°): 610 mm (24")
- max. workpiece length: 900 mm
- spindle speeds: 470 - 750 - 1150 - 2000 rpm
- motor: 550 W (3/4 hp)
- spindle thread: M25 × 2 mm; internal No. 2 morse taper (MK2)
- workholding options:
- headstock: drive center, faceplate, four-jaw chuck, ...
- tailstock: No. 2 morse taper (MK2) - accessories: rotating centers, our "usual" drill chucks also fit
Speed Selection
The lathe can run at various speeds depending on which pulleys are connected by the belt:
Do not put excessive tension on the belt - you'll be very happy about the belt slipping in case you've made a mistake and the tool digs into the workpiece!
New belts are still sold at store.lathes.co.uk
Tool Rest
Our Tyme Avon came with an alternative tool rest:
Barrels
Our Tyme Avon came with two barrels. We are mainly using the right one on the picture, since it turns with the wood:
