Pin Face Plate and Threaded Wood Face Plates For Woodturning

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I have dozens of threaded wood faceplates that is use in many different applications.
The alternative is a steel faceplate with wood screwed to its face. However, due to the cost of steel faceplates, I would have to be constantly unscrewing the wood to exchange it for a different wood piece. Leaving them intact would require a tremondous investment in steel faceplates.
Instead I use poplar thick enough for the length of my lathe's spindle and a tap that matches the spindle. Cross grain poplar works well; End grain poplar does not work for me. The Beall Company makes taps for woodturning lathe spindles.
Following instructions on the tap, I drill a pilot hole and advance the tap through the wood. While it is possible to tap to a particular depth, I find it easier to drill and tap completely through the wood. After all, I can always glue on more wood. After tapping the threads, I flood them with thin CA glue to stiffen the threads. After the glue has thoroughly dried, I run the tap through the wood again. Warning - if you rush the glue, you may find your tap permanently secured to the wood.
A few final touches mates the faceplate to my spindle. Spindles vary so do what is needed for yours.
This pin faceplate has plywood mortised and glued to the core faceplate. Then screws are driven from the back side of the faceplate to lightly grip wood pressed against the faceplate with tail stock pressure. I drilled additional holes for possible alternate future use. Customize the hole pattern to personal preferences.
Enjoy!
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[@joshuahasson9687]

Excellent idea, I’m going to make one of these soon. As a novice who just started I’m finding your videos very informative.

[@AsWoodTurns]

It is cheap and very useful. Alan

[@bertdelisle393]

Good job Allen, wooden spindle threaded waste blocks are a godsend for Woodturning. So versatile and easy to modify to fit the job at hand. Like you I have a number of these available in spindle thread sizes to fit the lathe and in addition I picked up a 3/4"tpi Bottoming tap to make them for the tailstock so I don't have to use an adaptor, especially for the smaller cone or flat support pieces. One commercial device available on line is called Elio Drive, not sure who carries it but an internet search should find the supplier, I believe they are in Texas. Originally designed and made in a small hobby workshop, by a fellow woodturner named Elio in Lloydminster Alberta many years ago, now available to the masses.

[@AsWoodTurns]

But why buy one when it is so easy to make one. Alan

[@bertdelisle393]

So true, and making ones own specialty tools ensures it fits the purpose at hand. I have one made of steel about 5" diameter for use on larger logs, I like the added security of steel strength at the threads and zero flex of the disk, and I like that the disk won't degrade over time and hard use. We have such wide range of humidity to deal with that wood always moves and possibly develops cracks while a sitting on the shelf between use.

[@alanmullock381]

Nice work-holding idea,thanks for sharing Alan👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@AsWoodTurns]

No problem 👍 Alan

[@WOODTURNINGBYBRANDSTRUP]

looks like a really good idea thanks for sharing .. 😀👍

[@AsWoodTurns]

No problem 👍 Alan

[@Jeff1Jeff2Jeff3Jeff]

Brilliant!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Jeff Alan

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Nice practical tool. Got to make me one someday. Thanks Alan🙏 Stay safe. -Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Go for it! Make it sooner than later. Alan

[@monophoto1]

I'm also a big fan of threaded wooden faceplates/mounting accessories. Ace Hardware carries 1"x8tpi taps. They are rarely in stock in stores, but can be ordered for delivery from the warehouse in a few days with no shipping charges. I find that applying a little paste wax to the completed threads helps them screw onto the lathe spindle a bit more easily.

[@AsWoodTurns]

That's nice to know. I just went to their site to check price on a 1.25 x 8 tap. Could not filter down by size. then tried to find the 1x8. That's a tough job. Then was presented with a survey that was onerous. Yes, a little wax goes a long way . Alan

[@joeromanak8797]

I liked this one. Simple solutions are fast, fun and cheap. Keep on turnin. 😎👍👏

[@AsWoodTurns]

Beauty in simplicity. Thanks Joe Alan

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Alan, What a fantastic idea. I have never seen this before but I will be making some. Thank you very much. Take care Alan. Cheers, Huw

[@AsWoodTurns]

Hope you enjoy. Easily made. Alan

[@annbothwell5117]

Great plan for a pin face plate! Thanks, off to the shop!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Have fun! and stay safe. Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

That is slick! Thanks Alan!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Any time! Stuart Alan

[@rimar2000]

Very useful video, Alan. I have not a good chuck, only a homemade, based on a used brake car disc. Then, often i must use another way to catch the piece. At this purpose I welded large washer to a threaded nut. The washer is fixed with 3 screws on a piece of sacrificial cheap wood. This piece is turned in shape of cup. That shape is easier to cut when the work is finished, I must cut only 5 or 6 mm to take off the piece. ------- No tengo un buen mandril, solo uno casero, basada en un disco de freno de auto, usado. Entonces, a menudo debo usar otra forma de agarrar la pieza. Con este propósito, soldé una arandela grande a una tuerca roscada. La arandela la fijé con 3 tornillos a una pieza de madera barata sacrificial. Esta pieza tiene forma de copa. Esa forma es más fácil de cortar cuando el trabajo está terminado, debo cortar solo 5 o 6 mm para despegar la pieza.

[@rimar2000]

Nice music, what is its name?

[@AsWoodTurns]

Gracias por compartir Alan

[@AsWoodTurns]

English Country Garden from KZbin.

[@Johnsonturning]

This is the spike plate by Amy grigg. It is commercially available.

[@JohanLarsby]

I have one and it is a dream!

[@AsWoodTurns]

I love mine already Alan

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Thank so much for sharing great tips, stay safe 🤝

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks, you too! Alan

[@jonparrott1000]

Fantastic idea, thanks for sharing.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks for watching! Jon Alan

[@stevehubner560]

What a great idea i think i will make one Thanks of the info!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Go for it! Alan

[@AlexanderTES]

Hmm... Very useful! Thank you.

[@AsWoodTurns]

You're welcome! Alan

[@dtork47]

Great idea and video, I need to make one! Stay safe.....

[@AsWoodTurns]

Go for it sooner rather than later. Alan

[@michaellombard4544]

While Beall taps, like all Beall products, are excellent, I have found that any metal tap works well with wood.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Great point! Except for 1.25 x 8 tpi is hard to find. 1.0 x 8 is much more common. Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice assortment of face plates. I have a 1-8 tap to make mine. I also have some 1-8 steel nuts that can be imbedded into wood to use as a face plate. You pinned face plate is the first of this type I have seen. It looks great and appeared to function very well. Do you think it could be used for off center turnings? Thank you for sharing. See you tomorrow.

[@AsWoodTurns]

it could be used for off center. The requirement to deal with is the need for live center pressure. As long as this can be dealt with, it should work. Alan

[@charlesreicks648]

Now that is a good idea, Thanks for showing this. How far do you recommend the screws to go thru the face?

[@AsWoodTurns]

Mine are protruding about 1/8" but that can be adjusted. Personal preference. Alan

[@hansbindslev]

Det vel jeg lave. Hans Bindslev DK

[@AsWoodTurns]

Go for iut. Alan

[@wessholders9699]

Amy Grigg sells one called the spike plate

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks for letting me know. Alan

[@davidshaper5146]

I know a guy (this isn't an "I know a guy" story), named Will, who bought a commercially produced pin faceplate. I can find out who makes it.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Would like to know who does. But also easily made. Alan

[@JohanLarsby]

@@AsWoodTurns Amy grig makes one called the spike plate. www.amygrigg.com/spike-plate made from aluminum and it's real great. She is a wonderful person as well a joy to shop from!

[@davidshaper5146]

I looked into it and got Amy Grigg, too.