Woodturning With a Faceplate

Mike demonstrates woodturning with a faceplate. Faceplates and faceplate rings can be a great way to hold some woodturning projects.
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[@pizzawarlord9232]

Mike, I have been watching and learning from your videos for a few years. Long before I even purchased a wood lathe. I just really want to thank you for your time and effort in sharing your knowledge and helping new turners like myself.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

That is awesome!

[@twohanz]

A great explanation on screw size and type, most helpful. Thanks.

[@rbollard1]

Thanks Mike. I look forward to watching your video every Friday morning. Your cheerfulness & enthusiasm lift my spirits like you can't imagine. I'm even turning some again. Oh, & I give 'thumb up' before the show starts so I don't forget😉

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for making my day, Bob!

[@MikeWaldt]

Some invaluable information Mike, for both new and more experienced turners. Good stuff mate Cheers Mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, MIke.

[@chucksmith9633]

Thanks, Mike. Comprehensive video on face plate mounting. I like the Kreg 1-1/4" coarse screws for mounting the face plate because they are self tapping. One thing I did not hear you talk about was grain direction. My opinion is : never use a face plate for end grain mounting because screws can easily pull out of the end grain.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You are right that end grain does not hold screws as well as side grain. But, not sure I agree with never using endgrain on a faceplate. Still a good way to hold a vase or hollow form blank. Use more screws and maybe drill some in at an angle. Avoid pre drilling end grain. My, I left this out of the video, didn't I!

[@jerrystark3587]

As always, interesting, useful and helpful. Thanks!

[@icespeckledhens]

Interesting informative video. Thanks James

[@LewisKauffman]

Thank You, Mike!

[@alanmullock381]

Always helpful Mike👍😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Alan.

[@jimrobb6325]

Very interesting and informative video Mike. I'm sure that it will prove to be most helpful for many just taking up this fascinating hobby of ours. Thanks

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the feedback, Jim. Safe turning my friend.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great video Mike

[@diydarkmatter]

mike your lucky i dont live close by i would drive you nuts lol . great advice buddy i dont use the face plate that much at all but im sure i will in the future at some point . i really only turn for videos but im learning as well so you have been a real help in my journey to being a better wood turner . thanks buddy .

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for your continued support.

[@kennethnuttle7251]

Nice video Mike.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Ken

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Thanks for this vid - your tips are always very useful. They often prod me into digging deeper so I can get a more in depth understanding of a tip since you can't go into fine details of every topic you discuss. Yes, the Google is you friend. Take screw fasteners - Why are there so many kinds ? What's wrong with sheet rock screws ? What improvements have been made to wood screws over the last hunnert years ? yada yada yada -Mike

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Sheet rock screws are too brittle and doo not have the shear strength needed.

[@heyimamaker]

Thanks for sharing, I learned something new about those faceplate rings. I always found it frustrating removing the chuck.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Always good to learn something new we can use.

[@josegiovannyfeurtado4348]

Thank you for your videos very informative! I have a quick question I am a beginner in woodturning and will be purchasing the Grizzly G0462. I am a musician and want to make my own conga drums, the dimensions are 30 in in height and 11 3/4 for the diameter of the conga head. What would I need to hold the shell stave? since it will be hollow on both sides, Thank you in advance, I have been searching for answers and no luck

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I think you will need to construct some type of drive plate, think face plate with a large plywood disk, with some ability to center the drum. Perhaps with a foam surface. Somethink similar mounted on the tailstock. At least that would be my guess as I have never turned a drum.

[@MikeB0001]

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[@eifionjones559]

versatile things face plates with the correct screws

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Screws ARE important, for sure.

[@bassrun101]

Garry not Linda. Just a note about the screws. Those round head sheet metal screws that you were using are not designed to self drill they work best when the correct sized pilot hole is drilled. Don't try that trick with side grain on a board. I stood and watched a "professional" door installer use one to install the door closer and split my jam. I nearly threw that bonehead off the place!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks. Makes sense to always drill first on dry wood.