maintenance on your lathe

How often do you do maintenance on your lathe?

• clean dust shavings from the motor casing using a brush
• check the bed bars for rust spots/spilt sealers or oil
• check wiring for any signs of damage
• check tool rest banjo
• check the tool rest, file smooth if necessary
• lubricate if required
• check tools, handles can work loose in the summer
• check your band-saw. unplug before cleaning
• check the grinder. (cracks in wheels can be dangerouse if they fly off)
• Is your overhead lighting sufficient
• carefully dispose of oily rags.
• remove trip hazards

ALWAYS WEAR MASKS & EYE PROTECTION