Learner Self-reflection 3 – 24351 (v3) Demonstrate knowledge of and use fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects

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What are the main advantages of cutting techniques over scraping?

What are the advantages of wearing a full-face shield compared with safety glasses?

What could happen if, when setting up a wood lathe to turn a large piece of timber (e.g. 300mm in diameter), the top speed was incorrectly selected?

What could happen if the centre was driven into the stock while it is still mounted on the lathe?

Why should a steel hammer never be used to drive the centre in?

What does a high-pitched squealing noise coming from the tailstock indicate and how can it be stopped?

What will tend to happen if a lathe is set with a large gap between the tool rest and the work?

What can happen if the tool rest is not properly locked in place?

What would cause these surfaces to not be even after joining?