How to use a faceplate on a wood lathe
Last updated on August 4th, 2022 at 09:52 pmWhat is a Wood lathe faceplate A faceplate is a circular metal plate used for holding workpieces in a lathe. Before turning the lathe, clamp the workpiece to the lathe faceplate. You may bolt or screw it to a faceplate, and a flat disk mounts to the…
How to finish wood turned bowls
Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:12 amFinish for turned bowls Oil finish Oil finish is a coating for bowls applied to a bowl turned from green or dry wood. It inhibits water loss from the end grain. That is why a green bowl will dry more evenly. Less checking is required. Oil finishes…
How to fix a bent ring
Last updated on August 4th, 2022 at 09:53 pmRings can be bent due to regular wear and tear, or your ring size has changed. To prevent bent rings, keep your rings sized. Avoid wearing them while working with your hands. You can fix a bent ring at home using jewellery repair tools, including a tapered…
Lathe Headstock Guide
Last updated on November 15th, 2022 at 03:00 pmFor the lathe to turn parallel parts, the spindle axis must be parallel to the bed of the lathe. That is determined by the construction of the lathe when manufactured. It has to be adjusted unless the taper socket on the spindle is perfect. It becomes possible…
Alternative to a drum sander | What To Use Instead
Last updated on November 30th, 2022 at 10:27 amFeatures and characteristics of a drum sander Dust Collection Most bench-type drum sanders are on their stand for stable operation, with a dust containment attachment or some dust vacuum feature. That feature protects the operator from flying dust and other wood debris and helps reduce dust dirt…
Grizzly G0462 Review
Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 06:43 pmGrizzly G0462 The Grizzly G0462 wood lathe features a DRO that can swing 16 inches over the bed, a 2 HP motor, and a digital readout for spindle RPM. Change the speed between 600 and 2400 RPM. Changing speeds is easy with the shift-on-the-fly speed control lever,…
Why does my drum sander leave roller marks?
Last updated on November 19th, 2022 at 09:57 amRoller marks are a result of failure in the drum sander. These include incorrect sandpaper alignment, uneven wheels, incorrect drum pressure, imbalanced drums, loose V-Belts, failed bearings, or poor subfloor construction. Roller marks can come from using too fine a grit with a big machine. Drum sanders…
Will a drum sander flatten a board?
Last updated on July 23rd, 2022 at 05:29 pmDrum sanders are great for surfacing or sanding wood. They perform better on figured woods that tear out under planer blades. A drum sander might not be the best tool for removing large amounts of wood, such as you would do when leveling glued-up boards or surfacing…
