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10. Operation
Fig 10.1
Faceplate
Fig 10.2
Fig 10.3
Using the Faceplate
The DML320 is supplied with an 81 mm (3”) faceplate which is already
assembled to the machine as shown in
Fig 10.1
. 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 10.2
,
mark an 81 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 10.3
. 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 onto the lathe spindle as shown in
Fig 10.4
.
When beginning to turn the bowl, proceed with caution and ensure the
blank is securely held to the faceplate.
Fig 10.4
