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-This page is to coordinate people offering and requiring training on the machine tools (lathe, mill and 3-in-1). If you have previous experience you will normally be allowed to use the  lathe and mill after a induction session (to cover any queries and provide a brief guide and warnings).
+This page is to information for people who are interested in the lathe. If you have previous experience you will normally be allowed to use the lathe after a induction session (to cover any queries and provide a brief guide.
-The problem with these machines is that there are hundreds of techniques to learn and much needs to be done hands-on, so it isn't practical to run lectures. Most people will have knowledge only of the techniques that they have needed to date. You will only need to learn basic rules and the techniques important to you, but getting started and gaining a proper respect for the machines to ensure your and their safety requires some instruction. Once you have learned to use the machine safely, you will have to acquire more knowledge through asking people, reading books, and from internet resources.
+The problem with these machines is that there are hundreds of techniques to learn and much needs to be done hands-on, so it isn't practical to run lectures. Most people will have knowledge only of the techniques that they have needed to date.
-If you have no previous experience you will need much more careful training probably in small groups or one-on-one. It will probably be best to do some initial sessions on the small machines and move to the 3 in 1 if required or when ready. This need not be long unless you're especially hamfisted, but even this requires a reasonable effort from people willing to offer training so please appreciate the level of commitment required. This is not a 5 minute talk and a bit of software.
+You will only need to learn basic's  to get started
+To get started you will need proper respect for the machines to ensure your and their safety requires some instruction in terms of skill and technique.
+Once you have learned to use the machine safely for the basics, you will have to acquire more knowledge through asking people, reading books, and from internet resources. If you have no previous experience you will need to invest much more effort and be very careful. please understand the level of commitment required. This is not a 5 minute talk and a bit of software.
 Please add your details to request training  please also Please make contact with trainers on the mailing list as they may not check the wiki
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 Please replace empty slots with your name to sign up to the next training session - do not create new slots!
-Typically the training sessions can last up to 4 hours, thwy are intended to bring members to a level where they can use the machine safely.
+Typically the training sessions can last up to 4 hours, they are intended to bring members to a level where they can use the machine safely.
 https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Lathe_Training_List