Harbor Freight Tools 65345 Maintenance Servicing, See Figure T, See Figure U

15.Center the Faceplate (13) on the workpiece and attach it through the Faceplate mounting holes with non- tapered head wood screws.

(See Figure T.)

FIGURE T

16.NOTE: Faceplate turning is typically done with open-faced workpieces like bowls. If screws cannot be placed in the workpiece, then a backing block can be glued to the workpiece and attached to the Faceplate (13) with screws. (See Figure U.)

17.To mount the workpiece to a backing block, make the backing block from a piece of scrap wood that is flat on both sides. (See Figure U.)

18.Mark the center of the backing block.

(See Figure U.)

19.Drill a 14” diameter hole through the center of the backing block.

(See Figure U.)

20.Glue the center of the backing block to the center of the workpiece. Clamp the backing block to the workpiece, and wait for the glue to dry according to the glue manufacturer’s recom- mendation. (See Figure U.)

FIGURE U

BACKING

BLOCK

21.Thread the Faceplate (13) onto the Headstock Spindle (14) and tighten securely. (See Figure V.)

FIGURE V

22.After turning, the workpiece can be sanded and finished before remov- ing it from the Lathe. IMPORTANT:

Whenever sanding or finishing, re- move the Tool Rest (35) to increase safety and gain adequate working room.

Maintenance And

Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.