Tools & Equipment - Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners

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This is a list of Tools and Equipment available to students during classes

OPCAAW has 7 lathes for student and instructors to use during classes
We have (6) Jet 12-24 and (1) Jet 16-42.
All lathes are variable speed and semi-portable.
The 16-42 has a 16" swing over the bed and a 42" length capacity between centers
The 16-42 is used by the instructor during class and by a demonstrator during club meetings.
The 12-24s have a 12" swing over the bed and a 24" length capacity between centers
The 12-24s are used by the students for classes, transported to local schools for S.T.E.M. demos and to the Kitsap County for top making during the fair.
One of the 12-24 lathes is setup for handicap turning if a student needs it.

Seven (7) hollowing tools for small hollow form classes

The club has seven (7) sets of lathe tools for use during classes

Seven small toolboxes with misc. items needed for turning
including: Various live centers, Steb style and standard drive centers,
Pen mandril and mandril saver with slimline bushings, awl and drill chuck.

Seven (7) chucks with various jaw sets

Two (2) sets of Forsner style drill bits and three (3) sets of twist drills (not shown)

A sharpening station (2 grinders) with CBN wheels