Today we have been introduced to using a lathe. A lathe is a machine used to turn down or face off a piece of material like steel or plastic. It can also drill a hole through it. The chuck holds your work at rotates it. There are handwheels that move the carriage sideways. The carriage holds the toolpost which holds your tool piece. Before you start the machine, make sure you are wearing safety glasses and the chuck is tight. Once it is running, never put your hand close to the chuck especially if it is running at a fast speed because this can cause injuries.
These are some links that will help you understand more about lathes,
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