Using Backing Block
If wood screws cannot be placed in the workpiece, then the faceplate can be mounted on a backing block that is glued to the workpiece (see Figure 36 for an example).
Figure 36. Typical attachment of faceplate to
workpiece (shown with backing block).
To mount your workpiece to a backing block:
1.Make the backing block from a piece of scrap wood that is flat on both sides.
2.Locate and mark the center of both the workpiece and backing block.
3.Drill a 1⁄4" hole through the center of the back- ing block.
4.Looking through the hole in the backing block to line up the center with the workpiece, glue and clamp the backing block to the workpiece.
Note: Allow the glue to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5.Attach the faceplate as detailed in the previ- ous subsection.
Outboard Turning
Keep the lathe chisel against the tool rest the ENTIRE time you are cutting or when feeding the chisel into the workpiece. Otherwise, the spinning workpiece could knock the chisel out of your hands or pull your hands into the workpiece, resulting in serious entangle- ment or impact injuries.
When the workpiece is larger than 20" in diam- eter, mount it on the outboard side of the lathe.
To do this, swap the faceplate and handwheel positions as shown in Figure 37 (refer to Installing Faceplate/Handwheel on Page 24 for detailed instructions).
Face Plate Mounted on Outboard |
Side of the Headstock. |
Handwheel Mounted on Inboard |
Side of the Headstock. |
Figure 37. Spindle setup for outboard turning.
As well, you must use the outboard tool rest (refer to Outboard Tool Rest on Page 21 for detailed instructions).
When outboard turning, rotate the workpiece by hand before connecting the machine to power to make sure that it will not come in contact with any obstacle. Otherwise, it could break apart during operation and cause serious impact injuries.
Model G0694 (Mfg. Since 1/09) |