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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)

'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