Metal Lathe Introduction

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This is the content required for an introduction to our metal lathe - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

Safety

Dangers

• rotating chuck
  • can easily catch loose clothing, jewellery or hair
• loose work pieces can be thrown at high speeds
• no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung)
• small debris can be thrown towards the user
• cluster of shavings ('rats nests') can be caught by the chuck -> very sharp; quickly rotating object...
  • turn off the lathe and remove the shavings before continuing
• shavings (especially steel) are very sharp & hot
• parts of the machine/workpiece can become hot
• autofeed will cause a crash if left unattended!

Precautions

• wear short sleeved clothing or tight fitting sleeves
• tie long hair together
• wear Personal Protection but not gloves, as they might get caught in the rotating parts
  • a face shield in addition to goggles is recommended
• make sure to secure the workpiece properly in the chuck
• make sure the tool is secured properly in its holder
  • use the appropriate chuck for each workpiece
• never leave the machine unattended, especially when working with autofeed
• regularly remove shavings around the chuck (when machine is turned off)
• keep transmission covers closed during operation

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

Turning a piece with and without autofeed

• turn a part to size
  • outside diameter
  • inside diameter
• dril a hole

Before using any delicate or dangerous tool you need to get a personal introduction (Einweisung, Maschinenkurs) from one of our tutors. We have to especially warn the new users of the potential dangers of each tool. Using any tool without meeting its access requirements (as found on the respective hardware page) is against our Werkstattordnung and will jeopardize your insurance coverage in case anything happens!

The wiki pages in this category do not replace the personal session but are written to make sure every introduction contains all the relevant information. They are essential for the tutors but can also be interesting for any Makers who want to read up on a machine in advance of getting their personal introduction.

Of course safety isn't everything - if you are interested in learning about software, technology or craft techniques, check out "seminars".

Currently, we offer the following introductions to our machines:

Introduction	Machine(s)	Tutor(s)
3D Printer Introduction	3D Printers	Mitja Pakue Lmnl99 Johannes Lukas Luzian NitramLegov Narquadah Kalunho Ciaran Leo Björn
Airbrush Introduction	Airbrush Compressor	Björn
Arc Welding Introduction	Welding Transformer	Lukas Marcel Johannes Luzian
Bench Grinder Introduction	Bench Grinders	Lukas Luzian Pakue Sebastian Johannes Utis
Biscuit Joiner Introduction	Biscuit Joiner	Lukas Pakue
CNC Mill Introduction	CNC Mill	Sebastian
CNC Router Introduction	CNC Router	Johannes NitramLegov Pakue Luzian Leo
Chop Saw Introduction	Chop Saw	Pakue Lukas Luzian NitramLegov Johannes Keno Utis Sebastian Loewenstein Jakob
Compressor Introduction	Compressor	Lukas Luzian NitramLegov Pakue
Disc Grinder Introduction	Disc Grinders	Lukas Pakue Luzian Johannes
Drill Introduction	Impact Drills Cordless Drills Rotary Hammer Drill Presses Corded Drills	Pakue Lukas Johannes Keno Luzian NitramLegov Lmnl99 Jakob
Handheld Circular Saw Introduction	Handheld Circular Saws	Pakue Lukas NitramLegov Keno Johannes Luzian Utis
Handheld Router Introduction	Handheld Routers	Lukas NitramLegov Luzian Keno Johannes Pakue Utis
Handheld Sander Introduction	Belt Sander Sheet Sanders Eccentric Sanders Delta Sander	Lukas Johannes Keno NitramLegov Pakue Luzian Sebastian Jakob Lmnl99
Heat Introduction	Heat Gun Hot Air Soldering Station Hot Glue Gun Pyrography Burners	Pakue Lukas NitramLegov Keno Luzian Johannes
Horizontal Bandsaw Introduction	Horizontal Bandsaw	Johannes Lukas Sebastian
Jointer-Planer Introduction	Jointer-Planer	Sebastian Lukas Loewenstein Pakue
Laser Cutter Introduction	Laser Cutter	NitramLegov Pakue Johannes Keno Sebastian Kalunho Luzian Björn Utis Lmnl99
Metal Lathe Introduction	Metal Lathes	Pakue Johannes Luzian
Oscillating Tool Introduction	Oscillating Tool	Lukas NitramLegov Pakue
Plastic Shredder Introduction	Plastic Shredder	NitramLegov Lukas
Reciprocating Saw Introduction	Jigsaws Reciprocating Saw	Lukas Pakue Johannes Luzian Sebastian Utis Baumphil
Rotary Tool Introduction	Rotary Tool	Lukas Mitja Luzian Pakue Utis
Router Table Introduction	Router Table	Lukas NitramLegov Keno Pakue Utis Luzian
Scroll Saw Introduction	Scroll Saw	Lukas Mitja NitramLegov Johannes Luzian Pakue
Sewing Machine Introduction	Sewing Machine	Utis Anita
Sliding Table Saw Introduction	Sliding Table Saw	NAME-HERE
Soldering Iron Introduction	Soldering Irons	Lukas Mitja Pakue NitramLegov Johannes Luzian Leo
Stationary Sander Introduction	Belt and Disc Sander	Sebastian Lukas Luzian Pakue Johannes Jakob Utis
Table Saw Introduction	Table Saw	Lukas Luzian NitramLegov Keno Baumphil
Vertical Bandsaw Introduction	Vertical Bandsaws	Loewenstein Lukas Jakob
Woodturning Introduction	Wood Lathes	Lukas

Page Structure

This might help as a starting point for writing a new introduction page - just copy, paste and fill in the blanks :-) You may find it helpful to include the relevant safety icons!

Please note that the incomplete notice is mandatory for all new instructions. It will be removed by a manager once all managers reviewed and agreed to the introduction.

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This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::<TOOL NAME>]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you are ready for this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors:  [[Tutor::User:NAME-HERE|NAME-HERE]]

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's wiki page and <MANUAL>.


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== Suggested Reading ==
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== Demonstration ==
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