Lathe type shit

How is the size of a lathe determined?

How big a diameter of a part it can handle 

List the 4 main parts of the Lathe

Head stock, Tail stock, Carriage, Bed

Why is the lathe more dangerous than other machines in our shop?

The large part spinning the chuck in the open and the part is spinning

How is wearing loose fitted clothing when operating the lathe a hazard like other machines?

Because it can get wrapped around the machines 

Where should you stand when powering on the lathe?

Off to the side

Does the lathe have forward and reverse?

Yes

What are the two different ways to change speeds on the lathe?

Belt system after opening the door the belt is loose so you shift it 

When you move the large handle to open the door the motor, what other function does the lever perform?

It loosens the belt

How many different speeds can the lathe chuck rotate by moving the belt to different pulleys?

3

The lathe is the most complicated machine on which to change speeds.

True

What is another name for direct drive?

High range

How does direct drive get its name?

It spins directly connected to the chuck

What is the first step in moving the lathe to back-gear?

Disconnect the chuck from the cone pulley

What does the first step accomplish?

Disconnects from the pulley

How did back gear get its name?

Because it is behind all the other gears

What is the second step needed to put the lathe into back-gear?

Engage the back gear by pulling the leaver attached to it forward

Does the chuck spin faster or slower when in back-gear?

Much slower

What other machine in the shop is the tail-stock similar to?

Drill press

How do you install and uninstall a drill chuck from the tail stock?

You stick it in and when you push it back it pulls out

What is the ratchet wrench used for on the tail-stock?

To tighten the position of the tail stock

What is the other tool most commonly used in the tail-stock called (other than the drill chuck)?

Live center

What is the purpose of this other tool?

To support the other side of the work piece