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


== Safety ==
== Safety ==

Revision as of 23:01, 6 June 2018

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, or hair
  • loose work pieces can be thrown at high speeds
  • small debris can be thrown towards the user
  • cluster of shavings ('rats nests') can be caught by the chuck -> very sharp; quickly rotating object...
  • shavings (especially steel) are very sharp
  • parts of the machine/workpiece can become hot