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Delta 14" Metal Lathe

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EMCO Metal Lathe

This lathe is for metalworking, and uses collets to hold the work.

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  1. Prerequisites None required
  2. Review materials
  3. Pass quiz
  4. Checkout
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Metal Lathe Mastery: Turning Basics for Beginners

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Day Afternoon (12 - 5 PM)
Sunday
October 25, 2026
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With Lucas Harrison
Sunday
November 1, 2026
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With Lucas Harrison
DEPRICATED OLD Checklist
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Daa0_E4QA5X56OkA62JXfBzq34NmxVsaiOwEZItnxN4…
Complete these items to earn the badge.
  • 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
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Learn to Turn

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  • Brandon DaSilva
    29 sessions · since 2024

    I began learning manual machining in high school before graduating from technical school with a concentration in manufacturing technology, earning an…

    MetalworkingWood, Metal & Fabrication
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