Metal Lathe Badge Checklist

Metal Lathes
Quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained?
Identify (on both lathes):
Power
Knobs and controls
Identify tools and know purpose
OD Tool, ID Tool/Boring Bar, Live Center, Drill Chuck
Oil Ways
Pump & Fitting*
Demonstrate Turning (pick a lathe to use)
Choose scrap material
Choose ID & OD Tools / Drill, etc
Check tools for sharpness
Mount material in collet / chuck
Cleanliness
Stick out appropriate (ask about live center)
Set Tool(s)
Set RPM
Turn OD to facilitator specified diameter / depth (backlash?)
Bore ID to facilitator specified diameter / depth
Cutoff Part
Cleaning up tool
Replacing accessories
Vacuumed up after use