DATA Health and Safety Courses

Specialist Extension Level Course

Wood Turning Lathe

S7HS

This course will consist of a presentation covering the DATA standards followed by practical experience in the use of a Harrison Graduate wood lathe. Delegates will then demonstrate competence by manufacturing either a free turning exercise with a banksia nut or a pen, followed by a bowl, made from one of a selection of domestic timbers such as Sycamore, Lime, Beech or Ash. 

Videos
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 Turning a small mushroom

 Turning a honey dipper - demonstrates use of a skew chisel

 A wood turning tool sharpening jig

 How to make a wooden pen

Manufacturer's Handbook

 Harrison Grauate Manual

'Getting the most out of your lathe' - published in 1935 (no safety information)

 Download in chapters -   if you haven't got it.
 Introduction
 Chapter 1 - The Lathe and its equipment
 Chapter 2 - Spindle Turning
 Chapter 3 - Faceplate and Chuck Turning
 Chapter 4 - Special Turning Operations
 Chapter 5 - Jigs and Fixtures
 Chapter 6 - Using Lathe Attachments
 Chapter 7 - Wood Finishing

DfES Teachernet Guidance
 Wood Lathe