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Baileigh Lathe

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Picture of Baileigh Lathe in the fablab

Model PL-1340E-1.0
Room Metalworking Room
Work envelope/max capacity
  • Distance Between Centers (In.): 40"
  • Leadscrew Thread Pitch: 8 T.P.I.
  • Length of Gap: 5"
  • Spindle Bore: 1.50"
  • Spindle Diameter: 1.65"
  • Spindle Taper: Morse #3
  • Spindle Travel: 4.5"
Link to manual
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Knowledge keeper(s) John Hache
Training document(s)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Safe Work Procedure
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Software this machine has no software listed
Equipment type tool
Metalworking Room Precautions apply   

You will be working in the Metalworking Room . In order to keep safe from hazards created by you or other workers using any of the tools in this room, the following precautions apply in addition to any other precautions:

Housekeeping

The Baileigh Lathe is used to remove material from spinning objects. The workpiece spins while the tool is moved around the object to remove material. It can be used to make pins, threads, tapers, and generally a wide variety of (usually) round parts. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. DO NOT USE WITHOUT TRAINING AND EXTENSIVE PLANNING.

edit these instructions at Instructions:Baileigh Lathe

Safety

Hazards

Entanglement hazard: getting sucked into the lathe will result in death or dismemberment. Do not:

  • Wear loose hair, clothing, jewellery, earbuds, etc. NO HOODIES OR GLOVES. TIE BACK long sleeves.
  • Reach over the chuck while the spindle is running
  • Clear chips, change tools, or measure parts while the spindle is running
  • Use the equipment if you're tired, distracted, intoxicated, or otherwise impaired

Projectile hazard: objects and chips being thrown by the lathe. Do not:

  • Operate without wearing safety glasses
  • Leave parts or tools on the headstock, tailstock, or carriage
  • Operate the lathe if the part or the chuck is not properly secured
  • Leave chuck keys in the chuck when starting the lathe
  • Take excessively deep/aggressive cuts
  • Use automatic feed when close to the chuck

Laceration hazard: sharp parts and tools. Do not:

  • Clear chips with bare hands
  • Handle sharp tools or parts carelessly

Safety features

  • Emergency stop
  • Foot brake
  • Interlocked chuck cover
  • Spring-loaded chuck key
  • Chip guards

Housekeeping and Tool Care

  • Board to protect ways when changing chuck
  • Not using compressed air to clean
  • Protecting ways with drop cloth when sanding
  • Wipe ways before starting due to grinding dust?
  • Cleaning chips when done: nothing on carriage or ways, empty chip tray when a layer of chips has formed on the bottom