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Q. about lathe face plate attachment
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:50 pm
by drbailey
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
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:59 pm
by algale
That's it. Unless you want to by a chuck with bowl jaws.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:04 pm
by drbailey
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:13 pm
by beeg
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:15 pm
by drbailey
OMGosh! maybe no one else will bid,
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:52 pm
by terrydowning
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:53 pm
by JPG
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:55 pm
by SDSSmith
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:44 pm
by terrydowning
I keep a scrap/waste block mounted to mine for similar purposes, It can also be used to make a jam chuck.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:59 pm
by drbailey
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