We have been unable to locate a PDF manual for the Draper lathe, but the following manual (for a Clarke CWL12D) appears to describe an identical tool.

File:Clarke CWL12D.pdf

To get the lathe in safe use:

• Add a lock to the front door of woody dusty, clear the secondary door, add sign to secondary door that it cannot be blocked

Longer term aims:

• PAT test.
• Fit a power switch that is locked via the key used for the “lathe in use sign”

Completed:

• Acquire and fit suitable chuck (alex)
• build bespoke table (alex)
• build dust extraction (alex)
• draw warning line on floor (alex)
• Complete risk assessment.
• Assign tool trainers. (alex)
• Re-mount lathe closer to edge of bench. Completed 21/04/18 by Richard
• Machine and fit brass pin to allow tailstock to be fixed in place. Completed 19/04/18 by Greg and Stewie
• Acquire suitable PPE. Completed (Bob)
• Carbide tooling

There is an ongoing pledge drive to acquire carbide tools and face shields.

Pledges/Wood Lathe Startup

• Headstock and tailstock taper: No.1 Morse Taper
• Faceplate/chuck fitting: 3/4“ x 16TPI, right hand.
• Maximum work length: 37” (between centres). Less if using chuck/faceplate.
• Maximum work diameter: 12“.

For further information, see manual.

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