Models G0657/G0658 (Mfg. Since 5/13)
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NOTiCE: Only use tap screws or wood screws
with non-tapered heads (
Figure 40) to attach the
faceplate to the workpiece. Do NOT use drywall
screws or screws with tapered heads because
these can split the faceplate, or the screws may
snap off during operation.
figure 41. example of mounting faceplate to a
backing block.
backing
block
2. locate and mark the center of both the
workpiece and the backing block.
3. drill a
1
⁄
4
" diameter hole through the center of
the backing block.
4. glue the center of the backing block to the
center of the workpiece (look through the
drilled hole to line up centers), clamp the
backing block to the workpiece, and wait for
the glue to cure according to the manufactur-
er’s recommendation.
To mount your workpiece to a backing block:
1. Make the backing block (figure 41) from a
piece of scrap wood that is flat on both sides.
figure 40. Correct and incorrect screw types for
mounting faceplate to workpiece.
after turning, the workpiece can be sanded, as
shown in
figure 42, and finished (in the same
manner) before removing it from the lathe.
Sanding/finishing
figure 42. typical sanding operation.
Whenever sanding or finishing, move the tool rest
holder out of the way to increase personal safety
and gain adequate working room.
Sandpaper
Workpiece
Wrapping the sandpa-
per completely around
the workpiece will pull
your hands into the mov-
ing workpiece and may
cause injury. Never wrap
sandpaper completely
around the workpiece!
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