Thanks for putting this out. A couple things: I followed your link and got a set of the countersinks you used. I just ran into an issue drilling a pen blank with the drill bit wandering more than I wanted as it went into the little dip left by the live center; I think these will help mitigate that. Secondly, that use of a piece of strap iron to reinforce the lag screw is brilliant -- that should really help with the longevity of the screw chuck.
I do not have a face plate ring. So instead I just glued on a piece of 1/4 inch stock which I turned to dovetail shape to match my biggest chuck jaws. I recessed and glued with epoxy the head of the lag screw. It works pretty well and saved me about $30. Thank you for sharing, Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Chuck may object to your suggestion, however, I Screw Chuck frequently and am usually satisfied with the results. Especially helpful on small bowls to finish the bottom completely, with a small tenon or recess for reversing on the scroll chuck, before hollowing the inside.
Thank you very much for your informative video. It is not necessary to drill a hole for screws. The screws are well screwed in without holes. Check on the board trim. 4:19 do not use a scraper, use the wings of the reer (Bowl Gouge - 55° - 60°). Health and success in work. Thank you.
Yes, a bowl gouge could be used. It is a matter of preference. I find my approach on drilling the center hole better insures centering. Just using a screw can be off a tiny bit. YMMV
@@MikePeaceWoodturning The scraper scrapes the wood and can pull out part of it. bowl gouge - it cuts wood without pulling it out. You still center the tree with a chisel after screwing :) Thank you.
It's a great idea as long as you have a spare face plate. Does the larger back plate provide more support for the piece being turned, compared to using a regular worm screw that mounts in the chuck jaws?
You could always glue to a threaded glueblock. Or as Glen suggested in his comment, just turn a tenon and hold it in a chuck. Yes, the larger wood surface makes it stronger as it provides more friction but also more lateral support. I find this easier to mount and dismount a blank compared to using a woodworm screw.
Mike nice project and will prove useful. However, my OCD side kicked in when I saw you went through the board without either filling them in, or jprobablly better, go back and drill the others all the way through. The holes would then make a symmetrical pattern on the front of the plate. 🙄 Cheers, Tom
Thank you for sharing, everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
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Great idea Mike.
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Bought you a few coffees. It's about time I showed you some appreciation for all the tips over the years
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Thank you 👍
Thanks for putting this out. A couple things: I followed your link and got a set of the countersinks you used. I just ran into an issue drilling a pen blank with the drill bit wandering more than I wanted as it went into the little dip left by the live center; I think these will help mitigate that. Secondly, that use of a piece of strap iron to reinforce the lag screw is brilliant -- that should really help with the longevity of the screw chuck.
Another option besides the strap is to file the inside of a fender washer with a couple of holes or notches to hold it.
I do not have a face plate ring. So instead I just glued on a piece of 1/4 inch stock which I turned to dovetail shape to match my biggest chuck jaws. I recessed and glued with epoxy the head of the lag screw. It works pretty well and saved me about $30. Thank you for sharing, Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Yours is a good solution.
Thanks for another great tip Mike 🤠🇨🇱
Any time!
Nice idea if you don't have a chuck and woodworm screw ..and Nice touch with the little bracket to insure the screw doesn't slip. Thanks
As one viewer commented, you could modify a fender washer also
Thanks Mike!
You bet, Lewis!
'Thanks for sharing. .-
You bet!
Hey Mike, great video. I’m gonna follow your instructions and make me one . I think even I won’t mess this up😅!
You can do it!
I recently made one myself, it looks pretty similar! 😎
Cool!
Thanks for the tip. An automotive body or fender washer would be a good alternative for center screw support.
Excellent suggestion. Thanks!
Chuck may object to your suggestion, however, I Screw Chuck frequently and am usually satisfied with the results. Especially helpful on small bowls to finish the bottom completely, with a small tenon or recess for reversing on the scroll chuck, before hollowing the inside.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for your informative video.
It is not necessary to drill a hole for screws. The screws are well screwed in without holes. Check on the board trim.
4:19 do not use a scraper, use the wings of the reer (Bowl Gouge - 55° - 60°). Health and success in work. Thank you.
Yes, a bowl gouge could be used. It is a matter of preference. I find my approach on drilling the center hole better insures centering. Just using a screw can be off a tiny bit. YMMV
@@MikePeaceWoodturning The scraper scrapes the wood and can pull out part of it. bowl gouge - it cuts wood without pulling it out. You still center the tree with a chisel after screwing :) Thank you.
It's a great idea as long as you have a spare face plate. Does the larger back plate provide more support for the piece being turned, compared to using a regular worm screw that mounts in the chuck jaws?
You could always glue to a threaded glueblock. Or as Glen suggested in his comment, just turn a tenon and hold it in a chuck. Yes, the larger wood surface makes it stronger as it provides more friction but also more lateral support. I find this easier to mount and dismount a blank compared to using a woodworm screw.
thanks
I would be inclined to use a hardened lag bolt. To secure the bolt's head, I would counterbore and fill with epoxy - good ol' J-B Weld.
A hardened screw is not necessary. Epoxy has failed me in the past for holding a lag bolt. YMMV
Mike nice project and will prove useful. However, my OCD side kicked in when I saw you went through the board without either filling them in, or jprobablly better, go back and drill the others all the way through. The holes would then make a symmetrical pattern on the front of the plate. 🙄 Cheers, Tom
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