Q. about lathe face plate attachment

drbailey · Post by **drbailey** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:50 pm

I s this piece on eBay the item that I need for bowl and vase making on my 500? Or not. or even possibly do I need other attachment also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Cast- ... BCA:0:3160

algale · Post by **algale** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:59 pm

That's it. Unless you want to by a chuck with bowl jaws.

drbailey · Post by **drbailey** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:04 pm

algale wrote:That's it. Unless you want to by a chuck with bowl jaws.

thanks algale, I have a bid on it , I was thinking about the chuck, but its a little more expensive, so I wanted to make sure that I knew what to purchase first. I seen them on SS videos. I will search them on ebay.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:13 pm

Also remember that a new ones cost is $24.99.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... plates.htm

drbailey · Post by **drbailey** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:15 pm

OMGosh! maybe no one else will bid,

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:52 pm

Always remember to check with the mothership for accessories and small bits before bidding on ebay. Some things you can get a deal, many wind up being cheaper from main source. Not to mention warranty and support if purchasing new.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:53 pm

Hope you get it! The older cast iron ones are scarcer than the aluminum ones. Regardless of if you continue to use it as a 'faceplate', they have other uses.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:55 pm

drbailey wrote:I s this piece on eBay the item that I need for bowl and vase making on my 500? Or not. or even possibly do I need other attachment also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Cast-Iron-3-3-4-Lathe-Faceplate-A-Must-for-Bowl-Turning-EXCELLENT-/171157186227?ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:0:3160

It can be done with a faceplate but I find turning those type items easier with a scroll type chuck like this or this. I got many years of service from the basic barracuda chuck like this one. Just remember that you will need to get an adapter for any chuck that will fit the 5/8" spindle on the quill.

The small faceplate is an accessory that you should have in your arsenal. Mine is often mounted on the upper accessory shaft for use as a handwheel when I am turning with a chuck mounted on the spindle.

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:44 pm

I keep a scrap/waste block mounted to mine for similar purposes, It can also be used to make a jam chuck.

drbailey · Post by **drbailey** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:59 pm

I looked into SS and the page I was on said the chuck is not available . I like the looks and price of this one, be ok for a hobby guy ?
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CSC20 ... ?concept=1