I need a face plate for my lathe.?
I have a old lathe that I want to make bowls and plates with. My questions is how do I attach the wood to the lathe. It came with this knob looking thing that digs into the wood and the other end holds it in place. To turn bowls I need an open face on the turning side the knob comes off when you remove a hex nut that holds it tight, there are no threads on the spindle and it is a 1/2 inch. What do I need to get and where can I get it .
motor is a delco
An "old" lathe is a relative term. Like it could be 20 to 80 years old? Anyway, I would do a google search to see if the manufacturer is still around and if they are, email them with your model number. Ask if they have a faceplate that will interchange with your machine. If they don't, try ebay or even a machine shop to have one built for your lathe. The good thing about having one built, is you can set your own specifications and have exactly what you want!
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