Faceplate Turning - Grizzly G0456 Owner's Manual

9.
Position the tool rest approximately
from the workpiece and approximately
above the center line, as shown in Figure
26.
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10. Test the setup by hand-turning the workpiece
to make sure there is enough clearance all
the way around before starting.
Spindle Turning Tips:
When turning the lathe ON, stand to the side
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of the spinning direction until the lathe reach-
es full speed and you can verify that the lathe
will not throw the workpiece.
• Use the slowest speed when starting or stop-
ping the lathe, and when rough cutting.
• Select the right speed for the size of workpiece
you are turning. Use slower speeds for
large workpieces (4" diameter and over); use
the middle range speeds for medium sized
workpieces (2" to 4" diameter); and use faster
speeds for small sized workpieces (under 2"
in diameter).
• Keep the turning tool on the tool rest the
ENTIRE time that it is in contact with the
workpiece.
• Learn the correct techniques for each tool
you will use. If you are unsure, read books or
magazines about lathe techniques and seek
training from experienced users.
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Faceplate Turning

Faceplate turning (Figure 27) is when a workpiece
is mounted to the faceplate, which is mounted to
the headstock spindle. This type of turning is usu-
ally done with open-faced workpieces like bowls.
Figure 27. Typical faceplate turning operation.
To mount your workpiece to the faceplate:
1.
Find the center of your workpiece in the same
manner as when spindle turning.
2.
Trim corners off the workpiece with a bandsaw
to easily remove known waste.
3.
Center the faceplate on the workpiece and
attach it through the faceplate holes with
screws, as shown in Figure 28.
WARNING: USING FLAT HEAD STYLE
SCREWS INCREASES THE RISK OF
INJURY FROM THE WORKPIECE COMING
LOOSE. ONLY USE ROUND HEAD STYLE
SCREWS TO SECURE THE WORKPIECE
TO THE FACEPLATE.
Figure 28. Mounting a typical faceplate to a
backing block, which is glued to the workpiece.
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