STATIONARY WOOD WORK MACHINES
THE WOOD LATHE
When turning operation is to be carried out, wood lathe machine is used. There are two kinds of turning namely:
- Turning between centers and
- Turning on the face plate, both inside and outside.
The basic features of the wood lathe are:
THE HEAD STOCK
This has a treaded spindle on which the face plate and the chucks are mounted.
THE TOOL REST
This feature is a movable item on the bed which is capable of moving forward or backward in any position.
TAIL STOCK
This conical center has a shank that fits into the tail stock.
FACE PLATE
They are accessories of the wood lathe fitted to the head stock’s main spindle for inside or outside turning. The plate usually screwed to the spindle.
Uses of Lathe
The two common uses of lathe machines are:
- Cutting chisel and gauge
- Scrapping with scrapper, both within centers or on the face plate.
Wood Lathe
THE CIRCULAR SAWING MACHINE
This derives its name from the circular saw fitted to the machine which may either be used for cross cutting or ripping (i.e cutting along the grain of wood).
- NEW: Download the entire term's content in MS Word document format (1-year plan only)
- The complete lesson note and evaluation questions for this topic
- The complete lessons for the subject and class (First Term, Second Term & Third Term)
- Media-rich, interactive and gamified content
- End-of-lesson objective questions with detailed explanations to force mastery of content
- Simulated termly preparatory examination questions
- Discussion boards on all lessons and subjects
- Guaranteed learning