Academy Notes and Tips
MAR/APR
2003
Volume 46/Issue 2
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Basic
Techniques for Faceplate Turning
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Basic techniques
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| Fig. 8 |
Once you've chosen the Rest you plan to use, adjust it so the cutting edge of your chisel is in line with the centerline of your stock (See Fig. 8). Use Safety Goggles or a Face Shield and go to work.
Getting started. Set your MARK V's Speed Dial to “slow” and turn he outside of your Faceplate project to round, using Roundnose Scraping Chisel, ground to an 80-degree bevel. If your Chisel is dull, sharpen it before getting started. The Shopsmith Sharpening Guide or Strip Sander Chisel Sharpening Attachment will help you quickly and accurately perform this job.
Re-set your Speed Dial to “B” or “C” and contour the outside of your stock using the Roundnose Chisel and a Parting Tool. NOTE: Speeds given are for turnings 6" to 10" in diameter. For larger projects, use slower speeds.
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| Fig. 9 |
Begin contouring the inside of your stock by working from the outside of your drilled center hole toward the center. Continue working in this fashion until you achieve your final shape(See Fig. 9).
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| Fig. 10 |
Sanding. Remove your Tool Rest, slow the MARK V down to “slow” and sand your turning. Start with coarse or medium grit abrasives and work your way down to a very vine (220-grit) paper. Be sure to protect the Way Tubes from gritty abrasives and wear a Dust Mask while performing this operation.
