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Specialist Extension Level Course
Torrevieja Seafront, Spain
S7HS - Wood Turning Lathe

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. 

 
Refresher training will give delegates the opportunity to make one of the following items.

Coaster with marble tile

Wooden pen

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Clock/Thermometer in wooden surround

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 Woodturning Basics by Jamie Wallwin of Craft Supplies

Woodturning Tools - Click to see a larger picture


Roughing Gouge   


Parting Tool  

 


Bowl Gouge


Skew Chisel


Scraper


Bowl Scraper


Spindle Gouge

 

                 
      
 Woodturning Tools Information Sheet


Videos
  'Real Player' Download Site, which may be needed to play the videos below OR  'FLV Hosting' without any adverts but not as versatile.


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 (pdf version)

Click to view the full digital publication online

Click to view the full digital publication online

'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

If you are visiting Western Australia visit the Banksia farm. It's worth a visit.
Click on the image below to go to their website.

 

DfES Teachernet Guidance
 Wood Lathe