Unit 12 Safety Lathe

What should you wear when operating a lathe?

• Sandals

• A face shield

• Loose clothing

• Jewelry

What should you do with your hair when operating a lathe?

• Cover it with a hat

• Let it hang loose

• Dye it a bright color

• Tuck it up neatly and tightly

What should you do with your clothing when operating a lathe?

• Wear loose clothing

• Tuck in clothing and roll up sleeves

• Wear a long scarf

• Wear a cape

What should you do with jewelry when operating a lathe?

• Wear it for good luck

• Remove all jewelry

• Wear only necklaces

• Wear only rings

What should you do if the lathe begins to shake or vibrate?

• Call a friend

• Ignore it

• Turn it off immediately

• Increase the speed

What should you do before making an adjustment on the lathe?

• Keep the lathe running

• Turn off the lathe and wait for it to stop

• Use calipers while it's running

• Move the tool rest while it's running

What should you do with the tool rest before sanding or polishing?

• Cover it with a cloth

• Paint it

• Remove it

• Leave it in place

What type of cut should be used for face plate turning?

• A deep cut

• A gouge cut

• A slicing cut

• A scraping cut

What should you do with polishing rags?

• Leave them unfolded

• Fold them neatly

• Throw them on the floor

• Wrap them around your hand

What should you inspect the wood for before using it on a lathe?

• Smell

• Color

• Defects like knots and splits

• Weight