WS-114: How to Use a Watchmakers/Jewelers Lathe for the Beginner
Course Dates: April 12-13, 2008; November 15-16, 2008
Learn to turn using the watchmakers/jewelers lathe in this 2-day
workshop. Acquire a basic understanding of the methods and techniques
used in working with these versatile machines. This hands-on course
will cover:
- Nomenclature of the lathe
- Setup and maintenance
- Making a graver
- Turning and filing
- Indexing and measuring
- How to use the tail stock
- How to select the proper collets
Students will make tools and then use these tools to make several
small projects. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a
solid foundation of how to use a watchmakers/jewelers lathe.
This is a hands-on workshop open to all who are interested. All
materials and tools will be supplied, but student's may bring their own
lathes.
The workshop will be held at the NAWCC School of Horology on Saturday
and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This includes two 15-minute
breaks and 1½ hours for lunch.
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