Bruce Kamp wrote on Oct 17
th, 2017 at 12:16pm:
My question right now is how do you use these wooden faceplates?
I typically use my home made wooden faceplate with mounting tape for reverse mounting plates or platters, although it does have through holes to accommodate screws it necessary. This Faceplate is nothing fancy but works well. I cut the mounting area to fit my head stock. I inserted washers to eliminate damage to the screw holes. The mounting area is thick so I could drill a hole to accept a Tommy bar if necessary. I made mine out of Brazilian Cherry for durability (it's what I had on hand at the time) Also, it's a good idea to flood the threads with CA glue to help stiffen the fibers, once cured run the tap through again and clean up the excess.
Tom Coghill wrote on Oct 17
th, 2017 at 2:58pm:
When making threaded connections to your headstock, be SURE the mating surface on the part you made is TRUE. this will SUBSTANCIALLY reduce any run-out.... and DON'T use one of these anti-lock washers (see below). It rides against the mating surface and they are NOT TRUE.
Not all of these washers are the same quality. Most of this "anti washer bias" has simply been repeated and blown way out of proportion.
Don Stephan wrote on Oct 17
th, 2017 at 6:37pm:
I have always used a plastic washer. There may be runout, but I haven't noticed a problem, and now I can always unscrew the chuck without difficulty.
Run Out is inevitable to a certain degree. What needs to be mentioned is that,
1. Run Out is only a noticable problem when you remove and try to re-mount in a different orientation.
2. The degree or amount of Run Out that is a "problem" is subjective.
I hear woodturners complain about being out .002 or some ridiculous number.
WOOD MOVES, it bends, it twists, it bows and it changes size with the ambient humidity surrounding it. You can spend all day dialing in you machine to near as near perfect as possible but to what benefit? I personally don't know of care how much Run Out the plastic washer I use introduces to the alignment. I do know that if it does add any, it's not enough to have a noticeable effect on my turnings.
As always JMO
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