Faceplate Woodturning Don't Do These 5 Things Video

Faceplate Woodturning Don't Do These 5 Things Video

The woodturning faceplate is an affordable simple tool that can make a very secure connection between the lathe and a wood bowl blank. However, there are several common problems and issues that if overlooked can cause problems.

This video covers several issues that you need to be aware of before using a faceplate while turning wood bowls. Be sure to also read the full article link above for more tips and things not to do with a wood lathe faceplate.

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*** WARNING–––This angle grinder and sawblade disk can be very dangerous is not handled properly. Use extreme caution and be sure to use two hands on the grinder, utilizing the extra handle provided.

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[doughbrie]

Seeing you with that chainsaw angle grinder immediately made me think of Stumpy Nubs' mishap with one. Especially the way you used it on rough bark with your bare hands. Please be careful lol I love your videos would love to have many more to come.

[patriciamay]

Thanks. I am a new turner and the spacer issue just cured a chronic wobble problem.

[toddfraisure]

All good tips. Never hurts to go back to the basics now and then just to remind yourself.
I just hooked up my wood lathe again after 3 years of not using it. My favorite tool in my shop for fun and creative relaxation.

[jrclark]

I’ve watched many of your videos and learned a ton. Yesterday my wife expressed an interest in learning how to turn and this is one of the first videos I’m going to have her watch. Very helpful.

[charlesjenkins]

I just turned my first bowl out of cherry a few weeks ago and i used a face plate. It worked really well. I get why people get so hooked on turning. Its so much fun.

[peddoctex]

By the way, I have learned more from you than any other “instructor”. Thanks. Tex

[kandiecandelaria]

Love your style of teaching. Used to turn a lot in my younger life and just getting back into it now that I am semi retired

[richardphilpot]

Thanks .. I got a shop Smith with a lot of extras just found out I had the right face plate to turn bowls with haven't been this excited for a long time thanks for the tips

[thomaskila]

I can't believe I did not even think of using an angle grinder to make a flat surface. Thanks again, Kent!

[crackerjack]

Nice video, I am now a subscriber. In my own case I more often use a wood screw with my 4" jaws than a face place. The face plate that came with my 14" lathe has only four holes for screws. I got fed up of damaging screw heads, so I drilled out the holes to 5/16" and use 5/16" lag bolts instead of screws. They are solid as a rock and last forever. If the wood is punky I use a a larger round piece of 5/8" plywood between the face plate and the bowl blank. The face plate screws to the plywood and I have 6 or even 8 lag bolts through holes in the plywood and into the bowl blank.this spreads the load really well. Cheers Jim, Montana Wood Art.

[joelfehd]

This is the second time I've seen a video recommending a flat surface for the face plate. I may have to try that, although I have used one on smaller blanks with no problem. I have had to shape more because of that unevenness. I'm still a novice, but really enjoying turning bowls.

[apachisa]

Thanks Kent
I did so many mistakes using face plat before watching this video.
Perfect guidelines by you 👍👍👍

[billmiller]

I always use a faceplate due to having difficulty with worm screw due to having surgery on both hands& both shoulders- thanks for the video I always learn from your videos
Bill M

[steveswann]

Another comment regarding the size of faceplate appropriate to the stock to be spinning hung in space: Generally larger and heavier wood pieces to turn require a proportionately larger face plate. What’s appropriate?

Maybe you could address this? In particular, is there a guide or an easy formula to proper sizing?

I feel like I’m being really critical of you but this is not my intent. You are fun to learn from and present a lot of good material with clear thought.

[gmindel]

I agree with Pastor Chuck, you communicate clearly and concisely. I'm brand new to bowl turning. Trying to learn to get my shopsmith to work. Still in process but closing in. Recommendations on chisels? Pastor Gary

[chezlerq]

3-1/8" forstner bit from Amazon was pretty cheap and works great in my cordless 1/2" drill for my 3" faceplate.
Great vids.

[hectorandrade]

Hi 🙋‍♂️ I’m a beginner in wood turning, your explanation of everything you do is very easy to understand, I’m learning many things that I ignore, thanks a lot for all you do. Happy holidays

[pauljohnson]

Thanks for sharing your video. I only have a faceplate never really tried to turn a bowl on one, so I'll have a try and see how it turns out. Thanks again for sharing

[LarryDMitchell]

I literally am going to use a faceplate for the first time and your video popped up in my feed. Great information that helped me immensely. New subscriber now!

[sharpshooter]

Hey Mr Kent. Thanks for this posting on Face Plates. I stopped using face plates 10 years ago. Too many broken screws, and no design option once mounted. I only use a large Spur drive set into a drilled recess that matches my spur drive. Way too many people these days seem to be in love with face plates. Blessings and keep up the great tips. CD