Lathe
Quiz
Answer the following questions by left clicking the mouse on the
appropriate part of the Wood Lathe.
Copper
1. Where is the tailstock ?
Tailstock
Copper
The tailstock is used to
support one end of the
work piece when turning
between centres.
Copper
2. Where is the toolrest ?
Toolrest
Copper
The Toolrest is used to
support the lathe tool
when turning
Copper
3. Where is the Forked
Centre ?
Forked Centre
Copper
The Forked Centre
supports the other
end of the work piece.
Copper
4. Where is the Lathe Bed?
Lathe Bed
The Lathe Bed is made
fromCopper
cast Iron and
machined flat to allow
the tailstock to slide
freely along its length
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5. Where is the Revolving
Centre?
Revolving Centre
Copper
The Revolving Centre
supports the other
end of the work piece.
Copper
6. Where is the Headstock?
Headstock
Copper
The Headstock contains
the Drive shaft and
Pulleys.
Copper
7. Where is the Isolator?
Isolator
Copper
The Isolator is used to
Isolate the Lathes
power supply.
8. Which of the above
Lathe tools is a Parting
tool?
The Parting tool
The parting tool can be used to cut narrow slots in your work piece.
9. Which of the above
Lathe tools is a Gouge?
The Gouge
Cross Section
The Gouge utilises a slicing
action and can be used for
both roughing down and
fine finishing
Copper
10. Which of the above
Lathe tools is a Skew
Chisel?
The Skew Chisel
The skew chisel can be
used to produce a very
smooth finish
When using this tool
remember only to use
the bottom
third of
Copper
the blade
Copper
11. Which of the above
Lathe tools is a
Scraper?
The Scraper
Scrapers are available in a
wide range of shapes and
sizes.
Copper
Scrapers are among the easiest lathe tools to use however as the
name suggests the tool scrapes rather than cuts and can leave a
rather rough finish.
12. Which of the tools
shown on the left is a
faceplate ?
The Faceplate
A Faceplate is used to
attach a wood blank to
the lathe when making a
bowl
Faceplate
Congratulations you have finished the Wood Lathe Quiz