Difference between revisions of "Glassblowing Lathe"
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | So what is a lathe? | + | Q: So what is a lathe? |
| + | A: [https://www.dictionary.com/browse/lathe Definition]: ''a machine [used] for shaping wood, metal, or other material by means of a rotating drive which turns the piece being worked on against changeable cutting tools.'' | ||
| + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe Wikipedia - General discussion] | ||
[[File:lathe_diagram.jpg|600px]] | [[File:lathe_diagram.jpg|600px]] | ||
The most basic parts of a lathe include: | The most basic parts of a lathe include: | ||
| − | :1) Head stock | + | :1) Head stock assembly |
| − | :2) Tail stock | + | :2) Tail stock assembly |
| − | :3) | + | :3) spindle/chuck |
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| + | The '''head stock assembly''' is composed of two main parts: 1) the motor that turns the "piece" and 2) it holds the spindle/chuck where the "piece" is mounted. | ||
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| + | The '''tail stock assembly''' on a standard lathe is where the "piece" is held/stabilized on the other side. | ||
==Construction== | ==Construction== | ||
Revision as of 13:19, 30 May 2019
This page documents the build of a glassblowing lathe. Projected started on May 29, 2019 by BES and Andrew Ferris.
Introduction
Q: So what is a lathe? A: Definition: a machine [used] for shaping wood, metal, or other material by means of a rotating drive which turns the piece being worked on against changeable cutting tools. Wikipedia - General discussion
The most basic parts of a lathe include:
- 1) Head stock assembly
- 2) Tail stock assembly
- 3) spindle/chuck
The head stock assembly is composed of two main parts: 1) the motor that turns the "piece" and 2) it holds the spindle/chuck where the "piece" is mounted.
The tail stock assembly on a standard lathe is where the "piece" is held/stabilized on the other side.