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{{Infobox tool | |||
| name = 3-in-1 Lathe | |||
| image = Centur12.jpg | |||
| caption = Heavy duty mill lathe combo | |||
| type = Power tool | |||
| status = Operational | |||
| origin = Pledged March 2011 | |||
| location = Front of Unit 23 | |||
| maintainers = Steve, Ian, [[User:deanforbes|Dean]], [[User:Russ|Russ]] | |||
}} | |||
London Hackspace has a [http://www.chesteruk.net/products/detail/12 Chester Centurion 3-in-1 500mm lathe/mill/drill]. This is a useful tool for tasks which are too large for our mini mill & lathe. | |||
It's worth reading around the subject before you try to start on the actual machine - it's easy to teach some simple basic operation, but much harder to teach all the things you SHOULDN'T do. You've got to get a real sense of your limitations, and always research any new operation to make sure you're doing it safely. There are pointers to educational materials in the [[Library#Machining|Library]] | It's worth reading around the subject before you try to start on the actual machine - it's easy to teach some simple basic operation, but much harder to teach all the things you SHOULDN'T do. You've got to get a real sense of your limitations, and always research any new operation to make sure you're doing it safely. There are pointers to educational materials in the [[Library#Machining|Library]] | ||
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The [[Equipment/LatheMillCombo/Logbook|Logbook]] is used to record any changes, problems or concerns about the machine. | The [[Equipment/LatheMillCombo/Logbook|Logbook]] is used to record any changes, problems or concerns about the machine. | ||
==Mailing List== | |||
3 in 1 lathe [https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/3-in-1-lathe- Mailing List ] | |||
==Training== | |||
This is a dangerous machine, and is perfectly capable of causing serious injury. For this reason, you must be trained to use it. It's fitted with a key-switch emergency stop so that only keyholders can switch it on. | |||
MIT have 3 videos about working with a lathe. You will still need in-person training, but they are full of good tips and will help everything go smoothly. | |||
* [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/144-machine-shop-8 Lathe 1]: Lathe basics; turning and facing; cutting off a part | |||
* [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/134-machine-shop-9 Lathe 2]: Tapping; boring; knurling; cutting tapers; turning shafts with a live centre; single point thread turning | |||
* [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/172-machine-shop-10 Lathe 3]: Chucking large items; using lathe arbours; turning between centres; working with irregular shapes & thin materials. | |||
More information on [[Lathe Training]]. Add tips to the [[3_in_1_lathe/Poster|Poster]]. | |||
==Projects== | |||
Please list here your projects | |||
* Metal Syringe [[User:deanforbes| Dean]] | |||
==Maintenance== | |||
[[File:Centurion_oiling.png|thumb|500px|right|Oiling schedule from manual]] | |||
Oiling is critical to keeping the 3-in-1 in a good condition. The machine must be oiled before and after every use. The slideways should be oiled with slideway oil, and all other parts should be oiled with general-purpose machine oil. | |||
==Interesting Links== | |||
Add your links here with a small description. | |||
[[File:Centurion_Instruction_Manual.pdf]] | |||
http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Lathe_Training | |||
http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo | |||
[[Category:Tools for use on metal]] | |||
