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Specification for the one-day (six hour) course in Simple Spindles.
This is the maximum which might be expected of a novice turner in the time available. Obviously the amount actually covered will depend on individual progress and speed of working.
Section 1: Workshop safety
5.1.1 Location of
- first-aid box
- fire extinguisher
- workshop main electric isolation switch
5.1.2 Dust hazards & Lung protection
- workshop air filter
- dust extractors
- masks & helmets
5.1.3 Eye protection
- glasses & goggles
- helmets
Whilst in my workshop it is assumed that you will cooperate by wearing eye protection when turning, and lung protection whenever necessary.
Section 2: Mounting and supporting spindle blanks
This section provides an opportunity to learn some basic techniques of workholding and providing additional support for long spindles
5.2.1 Here you will learn how a workpiece may be:
- held between centres
- held in a 4-jaw chuck
- supported by a centre steady
5.2.2 You will also learn how to create some classic spindle shapes:
- coves
- beads
- flats and tapers
- square sections
Section 3: A simple spindle
Based on the techniques learned above, we design and make a simple spindle.
5.3.1 Here you will consider
- the selection of suitable timbers
- sizing the blanks
- setting out the design
5.3.2 In this section you will
- hold the blank and turn the spindle
- sand the spindle to a good finish.
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