Harbor Freight Tools CENTRAL MACHINERY 65345 - Manual (Page 17)

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Center the Faceplate (13) on the 15.
workpiece and attach it through the
Faceplate mounting holes with non-
tapered head wood screws.
(See Figure T.)
FIgurE T
uSE
ONLY
NON-TApErED
WOOD ScrEWS
DO NOT uSE
TApErED HEAD
ScrEWS
16. NOTE: Faceplate turning is typically
done with open-faced workpieces like
bowls. If screws cannot be placed in
the workpiece, then a backing block
can be glued to the workpiece and
attached to the Faceplate (13) with
screws. (See Figure u.)
To mount the workpiece to a backing 17.
block, make the backing block from
a piece of scrap wood that is flat on
both sides. (See Figure u.)
Mark the center of the backing block. 18.
(See Figure u.)
Drill a 14” diameter hole through the
19.
center of the backing block.
(See Figure u.)
Glue the center of the backing block
20.
to the center of the workpiece. Clamp
the backing block to the workpiece,
and wait for the glue to dry according
to the glue manufacturer’s recom-
mendation. (See Figure u.)
FIgurE u
BAcKINg
BLOcK
21. Thread the Faceplate (13) onto the
Headstock Spindle (14) and tighten
securely. (See Figure V.)
FIgurE V
FAcEpLATE
(13)
FAcEpLATE TurNINg prOcEDurE
22. After turning, the workpiece can be
sanded and finished before remov-
ing it from the Lathe. IMPORTANT:
Whenever sanding or finishing, re-
move the Tool Rest (35) to increase
safety and gain adequate working
room.
MAINTENANcE AND
SErVIcINg
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.