lathe quiz answer the following questions by left clicking the mouse on the appropriate part of the...

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

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

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

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

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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5. Where is the Revolving Centre?

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Revolving Centre

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

The Headstock contains the Drive shaft and Pulleys.

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7. Where is the Isolator?

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Isolator

The Isolator is used to Isolate the Lathes power supply.

8. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Parting tool?

The parting tool can be used to cut narrow slots in your work piece.

The Parting tool

9. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Gouge?

The Gouge utilises a slicing action and can be used for both roughing down and fine finishing

The Gouge

Cross Section

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10. Which of the above Lathe tools is a Skew Chisel?

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The skew chisel can be used to produce a very smooth finish

The Skew Chisel

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 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.

Scrapers are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.

12. Which of the tools shown on the left is a faceplate ?

A Faceplate is used to attach a wood blank to the lathe when making a bowl

The Faceplate

Faceplate

Congratulations you have finished the Wood Lathe Quiz