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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. | 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== | ==Interesting Links== | ||
Revision as of 22:21, 13 October 2012
London Hackspace has a 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.
contact: Steve, Ian, Dean, Russ or just ping the 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.
More information on Lathe Training.
Projects
Please list here your projects
- Metal Syringe Dean
Maintenance
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
