Update on the Wood Lathe

[Alex Nunn]

Hi all,

I received a call earlier today, and we have great news! The new ETA for the wood lathe is this Friday!

We just got word today after checking in, so a bit of a surprise. We'll have to keep it aside for now till we have time to get the shop layout adjusted to make room for it now.

There should be a proposed new layout going out soon, we just met at the Wood Shop meeting earlier to discuss.

Thanks,

--Alex

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[Elliot Savitzky]

Hi all

Great news!  Alex and I discussed next steps today and here is where we netted out. 

I’m ok with Michael’s layout and don’t think we need the additional dust collection he suggested. In fact, dust collection is of little value when turning.  Chips are  more easily collected by sweeping and vacuuming. The real danger is with fine dust that is created when sanding which is why I would recommend air filtration above the lathes to be turned on when sanding. 

To get the new lathe installed will take a matter of sequential steps as follows:

Find a place for the tools in the drawers of the current sanding bench

Remove the bench to parts unknown. Neil is considering repurposing it for the metal shops. 

Set up an area next to where the levels and other long rules are hanging. One solution is to install a platform perpendicular to the tool wall and current cabinets.  There is enough room to stand while sanding projects with your back to the levels and facing the drill press.   We just need some kind of platform or small table/bench to sit in that space for sanding projects. 

Move the sanding equipment to that space 

Move the current lathe along with the cabinet it sits on toward the door. Before putting it in its place we need to bring the new lathe to its place parallel to the wall by the air hose

Shift the current lathe in its new footprint with the wall aligned with the door frame and perpendicular to the door to woodworking 2 room

Install the new lathe. 

Plug in new lathe and Bob’s your uncle!

Let me know your thoughts/suggestions so we can get start planning on next steps. 

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[peter boyd]

I believe we want to install/connect one of the fob activated switches to control access to the lathe before it gets rolled out

Thx

peter boyd 

On Sep 14, 2024, at 3:12 PM, Elliot Savitzky <elliot....@gmail.com> wrote:



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[Elliot Savitzky]

That can be done at any time.  We will not allow access till it is ready to go and I can do an orientation session for check out. As you get checked out you get access to use your fob to activate the lathe. 

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