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Thread: beginner needs new faceplate
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10th November 2011, 09:58 PM #1
beginner needs new faceplate
Hi, I just got myself a used GMC ML1000 lathe (I know, not the greatest, but I'm just starting) and I need a faceplate so I can turn bowls. I searched around a bit and am not hopeful that I can find one. Does anyone have any recommendations of what I should do?
If you happen to have a faceplate lying around (spindle is ¾“ – 16 UNF (19.05) 1.588mm / 16TPI) then I'd be happy to buy it for a reasonable price.
Thanks for your help and advice!
Jon
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10th November 2011, 11:15 PM #2Novice
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Hi Jon
You could try Vermec - They make a faceplate with interchangeable inserts
http://vermec.tripod.com/PDFs/faceplates.pdf and may be able to help you out.
Bernie.
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10th November 2011, 11:48 PM #3
The Faceplate.
Hi Jon,
How about making 1 yourself.
Find a large Washer, buy a Nut from a bolt & nut supplier. & just weld it to the washer.
Your Electricity Linesman would have what you want in a Washer, as they are 3in. wide, with a 1in. hole, & would be at least 1/4in. thick.
So that is 75mm. x 25mm. x 6mm.
I had a few when I used to use them, but I'm a Chuck Man now, & mine are 1in. x 8TPI.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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10th November 2011, 11:51 PM #4Novice
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Knock one up.
Hi Jon.
If you can find a small local engineering shop ( usually just a one man band ) they should be able to knock one up for you at a reasonable cost. and you can get them to make it the size you want. Having said that the simple face plates available from places like http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/ and http://www.rutlands.co.uk/ aren’t that expensive.
Hope this helps....
Keith.Last edited by RETIRED; 11th November 2011 at 08:09 AM. Reason: formatting
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11th November 2011, 12:16 AM #5China
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Sounds like your are after a low cost solution so why not turn one up from a peice of timber or ply here is one way to do it
http://www.davidreedsmith.com/Articl...tFaceplate.pdf
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11th November 2011, 04:22 PM #6
Thanks for all the helpful replies! I like the idea of making one myself, so I'll look into that possibility. Cheers,
Jon
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11th November 2011, 08:32 PM #7Senior Member
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Carbatec might have a cheapie in 3/4 x 16 or they did have some adaptors, 3/4 x16 internal 1 x 10 external and cheap faceplates to suit.
The thread on a Ford Falcon oil filter (AFL1, Ryco Z9) is 3/4 x 16 if you want to make light duty faceplates or other holding jigs.
Best Wishes
Steve
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12th November 2011, 06:49 PM #8
I'm also considering ebay - seems like there are some decent options on there. Or should I beware of those? Thanks again!
Jon
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