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Model G0632 (Mfg. 4/12+)
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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 46. Typical faceplate turning operation.
To mount the workpiece onto the faceplate:
1. Mark the workpiece center as in Spindle
Turning (see Page 32).
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 47).
Figure 47. Typical attachment of faceplate to
workpiece (shown with backing block).
Faceplate Turning
3. Thread and secure the faceplate onto the
headstock spindle (refer to Headstock
Faceplate on Page 27 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.
Correct Wrong
Figure 48. Correct and incorrect screw types for
mounting faceplate to workpiece.
NOTICE
Only use tap screws or wood screws with
non-tapered heads (Figure 48) 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.