Grizzly G0632 owner manual Faceplate Turning, To mount the workpiece onto the faceplate

Faceplate Turning

Faceplate Turning

Faceplate turning is when a workpiece is mounted to the faceplate, which is then mounted to the headstock spindle. This type of turning is usually done with open-faced workpieces like bowls or plates.

Figure 43. Typical faceplate turning operation.

To mount the workpiece onto the faceplate:

1.Mark the workpiece center as in Spindle Turning (see Page 28).

Note: Cut off corners of the workpiece to make it as close to "round" as possible.

2.Center the faceplate on the workpiece and attach it with wood screws that do not have tapered heads (see Figure 44).

Figure 44. Typical attachment of faceplate to

workpiece (shown with backing block).

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NOTICE

Only use tap screws or wood screws with non-tapered heads (Figure 45) to attach the faceplate to the workpiece. Do NOT use dry- wall screws or screws with tapered heads because they can split the faceplate, or the screws may snap off during operation.

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Figure 45. Correct and incorrect screw types for

mounting faceplate to workpiece.

3.Thread and secure the faceplate onto the headstock spindle (refer to Headstock Faceplate on Page 23 for faceplate mount- ing instructions).

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.

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.

G0632 16" x 42" Variable Speed Wood Lathe