The live center, shown in Figure 18-1, can be used without
the cone. To remove cone from live center, first insert pin
through hole in live center body as shown. If pin will not
insert at first, rotate cone until pin can be inserted. The
cone can now be removed by holding the body stationary
while unscrewing cone.
Position the tool rest as close to the workpiece as possible.
Tighten locking handles.
For turning between centres the tool rest is set approximately
3mm higher than centre line (Fig 20, 21 and 22.
Fig 20
Fig 21
Fig 22
6.5 Bowl turning
Turn outside of bowl between centres.
Turn a short tenon the size of the hole in the faceplate
(T, Fig 23). This will allow centring the workpiece.
Fig 23
Mount the workpiece (A, Fig 24) directly to the face plate
using 4 wood screws (C) from the back. Be careful to use
screws short enough not to interfere with the cutting process
but long enough to hold the workpiece securely to the face
plate.
Fig 24
If screw mounting is not allowed at all, the work may be glued
to a backing block (D) and the backing block screwed to the
face plate. A piece of paper in the glue joint will prevent
damaging the wood when separated later.
