To use the gate as a toolholder to stop lateral movement of a
cutting tool, such as when hollowing through a narrow
aperture. Swivel the gate in the banjo so that the hex bar is
across the face of the work. Slide the hex bar into the boss so
that the yoke is close to the boss. Shift the banjo to place the
yoke at the centre of the area to be cut.
To use the gate when deep hollowing through a
wide opening, swivel the gate in the banjo so that
the hex bar is on the line of the hollowing and with
the yoke towards the lathe headstock. Shift the
banjo as close as possible to the work and extend
the hex bar as needed to get the hollowing tool
support as close as possible to the area being cut.
