Jet 36x12 Wood Lathe: Difference between revisions
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
A lathe is a machine tool that turns a round workpiece on a rotating spindle and allows the operator to cut it with a sharp tool. The workpiece is most usually a slender piece of hardwood. The cutting tool resembles a chisel, though it is specialized for lathe use. As the workpiece is turned on the spindle, the cutting tool is braced by hand on a stationary tool | A lathe is a machine tool that turns a round workpiece on a rotating spindle and allows the operator to cut it with a sharp tool. The workpiece is most usually a slender piece of hardwood. The cutting tool resembles a chisel, though it is specialized for lathe use. As the workpiece is turned on the spindle, the cutting tool is braced by hand on a stationary tool rest and applied to the moving surface. | ||
Link to:[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6yCWHxnDZQHbvqs4EcqHyN2mkY8zrv0/view?usp=drive_link Wood Turning Textbook] | |||
==Use For== | |||
* Hardwood rods and blocks, up to 8" diameter and 35" long. | |||
* Some softwood, though detail isn't as fine | |||
* Straight-grained for spindle-turning | |||
* Grain can be irregular for bowls | |||
==Do Not Use For== | |||
* Split or cracked wood | |||
* Plastics or composites | |||
* Metal | |||
Revision as of 19:32, 24 February 2024
| Jet 36x12 Wood Lathe | |
|---|---|
| General Info | |
| Make | Jet |
| Model | JWL 1236 |
| Serial | Various |
| Specs | |
| Manual | Jet JWL1236 Manual |
| Asylum Info | |
| Location | Wood Shop |
| Rubric | |
| Training | |
| Testing | |
| Restrictions | red |
This is a RED tool. Training and tool-testing are required.
Description
A lathe is a machine tool that turns a round workpiece on a rotating spindle and allows the operator to cut it with a sharp tool. The workpiece is most usually a slender piece of hardwood. The cutting tool resembles a chisel, though it is specialized for lathe use. As the workpiece is turned on the spindle, the cutting tool is braced by hand on a stationary tool rest and applied to the moving surface.
Link to:Wood Turning Textbook
Use For
- Hardwood rods and blocks, up to 8" diameter and 35" long.
- Some softwood, though detail isn't as fine
- Straight-grained for spindle-turning
- Grain can be irregular for bowls
Do Not Use For
- Split or cracked wood
- Plastics or composites
- Metal
