Wood Lathe

Rikon Wood Lathe

About our machine

• This tool requires a safety checkout

Main Lathe

• Model: Rikon 70-220VSR
• Capacity: 12.5" x 43"
• Speeds: 250 to 3,850 rpm
• Spindle: 1"x8TPI
• Spindle Taper: MT2
• Hole through spindle: 3/8"

Chuck

• Threads: 1 1/2" x 8 (use with adapter)

Extra Lathes

• Model: Delta 46-250
  • Capacity: 10" x 14.5"
• Model: Central Machinery 65345
  • Capacity: 10" x 18"
  • Speeds: 950, 1100, 1600, 2200, 3200 rpm

Guides and Manuals

• Rikon 70-220VSR Manual

General Tips and Safety

VVV___REQUIRED SAFETY VIDEOS___VVV:

Members must watch these videos before using the lathe.

• Woodworking Tips & Techniques - Lathe Safety (3 min)
• 10 Common Wood Turning Mistakes (14 min)
• Woodturning - Beginners Guide Revisited #1 - The Spindle Roughing Gouge (12 min)

Important Safety Rules:

• Remove any jewelry, roll up sleeves, and otherwise secure anything that could get wrapped up in the machine.
• Position the tool rest as close as possible to the material without colliding.
• After adjusting the tool rest, BEFORE TURNING IT ON spin the workpiece by hand to make sure it will not collide.
• Safety eye wear required. Faceshields are highly recommended. Safety glasses are okay, but less effective.
• Always use sharp tools! Dull tools cause chip-out, but more importantly can get caught on your material.
• Avoid using materials that may break apart. Split wood, laminated materials, rotted pieces, etc.

General Tips

• Wear an apron or smock. Turning gets pretty messy.

Helpful Videos

• Understanding a Starter Set of Lathe Chisels | Woodworkers Guild of America - WoodWorkers Guild Of America on Youtube
• Spindle Turning Safety for the Wood Lathe - WYOMINGWOODTURNER on Youtube

Maintenance

Parts: