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Model G0842 (Mfd. Since 04/18)
faceplate Turning
Faceplate turning is when a workpiece is mounted
to the faceplate, which is then mounted to the
headstock spindle, as shown in
figure 47. this
type of turning is usually done with open-faced
workpieces like bowls or plates.
figure 47. typical faceplate turning operation.
figure 48. typical attachment of faceplate to
workpiece.
2. Center faceplate on workpiece and attach it
(see
figure 48) with wood screws.
NOTICE
Only use screws with non-tapered heads
(see figure 49) to attach faceplate to the
workpiece. Screws with tapered heads can
split faceplate or snap off during operation.
Correct
Incorrect
figure 49. Correct and incorrect screw types.
3. thread and secure faceplate onto headstock
spindle (refer to
installing faceplate on
Page 31).
— if wood screws cannot be placed in
workpiece, faceplate can be mounted to
a backing block attached to workpiece
(see
Mounting Workpiece on backing
block).
Mounting Workpiece on faceplate
items Needed
Qty
precision ruler .................................................. 1
Wood Screws .................................................... 1
drill ................................................................... 1
tablesaw/Bandsaw ............................................ 1
To mount workpiece on faceplate:
1. Mark workpiece center in same manner as
described in
Spindle Turning (see Page 34).
Note: Cut off corners of workpiece to make it
as close to "round" as possible, as described
in
Spindle Turning, Step 5 (see Page 34).
Summary of Contents for G0842
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