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2019 Lathe OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 31 | Page
Basic Face Grain Turning Setup Steps
Mounting the Workpiece
1. This lathe comes with two faceplates for
mounting, which is compatible with blanks
of
7” - 18” in diameter. Prepare a different
faceplate for turning blanks out of this range.
As a rule of thumb, the faceplate should be
at least 1/3 the diameter of the blank to
provide adequate support. To avoid the
cutting tool striking the faceplate, do not
mount a blank smaller than the faceplate.
2. Use a compass or center finder to locate the
center of the blank. Flatten the area for
mounting the faceplate so the faceplate can
sit flat on the blank.
3. Use self-tapping thick steel screws with
epoxy coating to mount the faceplate
– they
are easy to drive and remove. The mounting
screws should sink at least 1” into the wood.
For heavy blanks, use longer screws, and use
the thickest screw that the faceplate can
accept to maximize the holding force. If the
wood is too hard to drive the long thick
screw, predrill the wood for mounting.
Never use thin drywall screws or stainless
steel screws, as they can shear easily.
4. Make sure to use enough screws to mount
the faceplate and spread the mounting
screws evenly. When in doubt, use more
screws.
5. Lift the blank with one hand and align the
faceplate with the spindle. Rotate the
spindle to drive it into the faceplate.
If the blank is heavy, lift and mount it with a
crane or get help from other people. Protect
the threads of the spindle/faceplate by not
grinding them.
6. For roughing heavy or unbalanced blanks,
use the tailstock and live center to support
the end of the blank. Keep using the tailstock
as support until the blank is balanced and it’s
time to turn the section connected to the
tailstock.
7. To remove the blank mounted on the
faceplate, engage the spindle lock first.
Loosen the faceplate from the spindle using
the provided faceplate wrench, then with
one hand holding the blank, rotate the
spindle to release the faceplate.