Wood lathe

We have a Draper wood lathe in the woody/dusty area. This is a work in progress and is not yet fully ready for use.

When completed it should be able to turn projects on a faceplate or between centres. There is an aspiration to add a four-jaw chuck for projects that require a chuck.

This lathe is for wood projects. For metal/plastic projects, see Myford_ML_7_Lathe

Manuals
We have been unable to locate a PDF manual for the Draper lathe, but the following manual (for a Clarke CWL12D) appears to describe an identical tool.



To do list
To get the lathe in safe use:
 * Re-mount lathe closer to edge of bench. Completed 21/04/18 by Richard
 * Machine and fit brass pin to allow tailstock to be fixed in place. Completed 19/04/18 by Greg and Stewie
 * PAT test.
 * Complete risk assessment.
 * Assign tool trainers.
 * Acquire suitable PPE.

Longer term aims:
 * Acquire and fit suitable chuck
 * Carbide tooling
 * Build bespoke bench and fit lathe to it.

Pledge Drive
There is an ongoing pledge drive to acquire carbide tools and face shields.

Pledges/Wood Lathe Startup

Essential dimensions

 * Headstock and tailstock taper: No.1 Morse Taper
 * Faceplate/chuck fitting: 3/4" x 16TPI, right hand.
 * Maximum work length: 37" (between centres). Less if using chuck/faceplate.
 * Maximum work diameter: 12".

For further information, see manual.