When sanding turned stock on a wood lathe, it is necessary to remove the

• A. Tool Rest
• B. Chisel
• C. Dead Center
• D. Spindle

Answer: (A)

When turning stock on a lathe, the tool rest is the guide used to support cutting tools. For sanding, you don’t need that support and it can get in the way. The rest sits close to the workpiece and can block access to the curved surface, or even snag the sandpaper as the stock spins. Removing it gives you full, unobstructed access to the surface to achieve a smooth finish and reduces the chance of catching something.

Always stop the lathe before removing or repositioning the tool rest, and reinstall it after sanding if you’ll continue turning. Other parts like a chisel, dead center, or the spindle serve different functions in turning and aren’t what you remove specifically for sanding.