Lathe Quiz

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LatheQuiz
Answer the following questions by left clicking
the mouse on the appropriate part of the Wood
Lathe.
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1. Where is the tailstock ?

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Tailstock
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The tailstock is used to support one end of the
work piece when turning between centres.
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2. Where is the toolrest ?
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Toolrest
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The Toolrest is used to support the lathe tool
when turning
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3. Where is the Forked Centre ?
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Forked Centre
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The Forked Centre supports the other end of the
work piece.
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4. Where is the Lathe Bed?
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Lathe Bed
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The Lathe Bed is made from cast Iron and machined
flat to allow the tailstock to slide freely along
its length
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• Where is the Revolving
• Centre?

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Revolving Centre
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The Revolving Centre supports the other end of
the work piece.
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6. Where is the Headstock?
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Headstock
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The Headstock contains the Drive shaft and
Pulleys.
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7. Where is the Isolator?
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Isolator
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The Isolator is used to Isolate the Lathes power
supply.
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8. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Parting
tool?
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The Parting tool
The parting tool can be used to cut narrow slots
in your work piece.
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9. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Gouge?
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The Gouge
Cross Section
The Gouge utilises a slicing action and can be
used for both roughing down and fine finishing
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10. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Skew
Chisel?
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The Skew Chisel
The skew chisel can be used to produce a very
smooth finish
When using this tool remember only to use the
bottom third of the blade
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11. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Scraper?
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The Scraper
Scrapers are available in a wide range of shapes
and sizes.
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Scrapers are among the easiest lathe tools to use
however as the name suggests the tool scrapes
rather than cuts and can leave a rather rough
finish.
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12. Which of the tools shown on the left is a
faceplate ?
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The Faceplate
A Faceplate is used to attach a wood blank to the
lathe when making a bowl
Faceplate
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Congratulations you have finished the Wood Lathe
Quiz