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'''<div style="color:red">Please don't use the 3 in 1 Lathe unless you have been trained. </div>''' | '''<div style="color:red">Please don't use the 3 in 1 Lathe unless you have been [[Lathe_training|trained]]. </div>''' | ||
London Hackspace has a [http://www.chestermachinetools.com/centurion-3-in-1-machine-3976-p.asp 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. | London Hackspace has a [http://www.chestermachinetools.com/centurion-3-in-1-machine-3976-p.asp Chester Centurion 3-in-1 500mm lathe/mill/drill]. This is a useful tool for tasks which are too large for our [[Equipment/Lathe|mini mill & lathe]]. | ||
==Safety Information== | ==Safety Information== | ||
'''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. | |||
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]] | |||
==Training== | ==Training== | ||
[[Lathe_Training|Lathe Training | For full information and to sign up to training sessions, see the [[Lathe_Training|Lathe Training]] page | ||
More information on [[Lathe Training]]. Add tips to the [[3_in_1_lathe/Poster|Poster]]. | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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* [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. | * [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. | ||
==Using the 3-in-1 Lathe== | |||
'''<div style="color:red">Please don't use the 3 in 1 Lathe unless you have been [[Lathe_training|trained]]. </div>''' | |||
The [[Equipment/LatheMillCombo/Logbook|Logbook]] is used to record any changes, problems or concerns about the machine. | |||
[[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. See the full manual for further details: [[File:Centurion_Instruction_Manual.pdf]] | |||
===Tools=== | |||
There is a 4-jaw and 3-jaw chuck for the lathe, and a huge vice for the mill. | |||
If you would like to help there is an [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo_Tools | active pledge]] to buy more tools for this machine. | |||
==Projects== | ==Projects== | ||
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==Maintenance== | ==Maintenance== | ||
The current maintainers on the 3-in-1 are: | The current maintainers on the 3-in-1 are: | ||
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Please speak to one of these people if you encounter any problems with the lathe. '''Maintainers are NOT cleaners''' however so don't expect them to clean up for you! If you can't find them immediately, make sure you email the list. | Please speak to one of these people if you encounter any problems with the lathe. '''Maintainers are NOT cleaners''' however so don't expect them to clean up for you! If you can't find them immediately, make sure you email the list. | ||
== | ==More Information== | ||
Add your links here with a small description. | Add your links here with a small description. | ||
[[File:Centurion_Instruction_Manual.pdf]] | * [[File:Centurion_Instruction_Manual.pdf]] | ||
* [[Lathe_Training]] | |||
* [[3_in_1_lathe/Poster|Poster]] | |||
==Mailing List== | ==Mailing List== | ||
[https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/3-in-1-lathe- 3 in 1 lathe Mailing List ] | |||
[[Category:Tools for use on metal]] | [[Category:Tools for use on metal]] | ||
