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Harrison M250 Metal Lathe Induction

Bristol Hackspace V1.0 02/05/22

Author: Drew Batchelor

Edited with Alex Rowe. Checked / Approved by Matt H+S Director 02/05/22

Pre-Induction Study:

Before the induction, watch the first 5 videos (apx 35 minutes): BlondieHacks Lathe Skills on youtube. We can highly recommend the whole series for those new to lathe work.

Initial safety

Introduction to the main components of the lathe

Point out the main lathe components and demonstrate their function:

Visual Checks Before Starting Work

Demonstration of a test cut

Ask if there are any questions?

Practice cuts

Each inductee to follow through these steps after your demo - Keep your hand near the e-stop when watching others make a cut.

Maintenance

We need to make a video that explains how to do this Users need to do maintenance, daily/every time they use the machine - Check Levels and Oil the machine daily (you can’t really over oil a lathe. ) If there are any funny sounds/sights/smells - stop. Report on the forum and put a sign on the machine - prevent small problems becoming big ones. If there is any doubt, ask.

Advanced components

Brief discussion of more “advanced” lathe components:

Finishing up

Next steps after induction

Please continue to learn more about the use of the lathe, here are a couple of resources:

BlondieHacks Lathe Skills playlist on youtube - 28 videos starting at the very basics

If you prefer books:

Basic Lathework: No. 45 by Stan Bray (2010) from the Workshop Practice series. A copy is in the workshop next to the lathe. Lathework: A Complete Course: No. 34 by Harold Hall (2003) from the Workshop Practice series.

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