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11. Operation
Fig 11.1
Fig 11.2
Fig 11.3
Using the Faceplate
The DML250 is supplied with an 83 mm (3 1/4”) faceplate which is already
assembled to the machine as shown in
Fig 11.1
. The faceplate is designed
for turning small to medium sized bowls.
Find the centre of the bowl blank and using dividers as shown in
Fig 11.2
,
mark an 83 mm diameter circle from the centre of the blank.
Place the faceplate over the scribed circle and attach it to the blank using 4
woodscrews as shown in
Fig 11.3
. The length of woodscrews used will vary
depending on the size of bowl blank and intended finished thickness of the
base but the largest possible screws should be used to give maximum hold.
Screw the faceplate fully onto the lathe spindle as shown in
Fig 11.4
.
Tighten the blind set screw in the collar of the faceplate using a 3 mm hex
wrench as shown in
Fig 11.5
. This will lock the faceplate to the spindle.
Important: Always ensure the faceplate is fully screwed onto
the spindle so that the blind set screw tightens against the
unthreaded section of the spindle. If the blind set screw is
tightened against the spindle thread it may damage it.
When beginning to turn the bowl, proceed with caution and ensure the blank
is securely held to the faceplate. For further information on turning bowls
please refer to the
Intended use of the Lathe and Basic Woodturning
Instructions
chapter of the manual.
Fig 11.4
Fig 11.5
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