Best Face Plate
Grizzly H3412 Cast Iron Faceplate, 4-Inch
Grizzly
Face plate is the most secure method for initial bowl blank mounting before a tenon is cut
- 4-inch plate
- Steel
- Threaded
- Multiple hole pattern
Pros
- Face plate is the most secure method for initial bowl blank mounting before a tenon is cut
- Screw directly to the blank bottom -- no tenon required for first cuts
- 4-inch size is correct for most bowl blank sizes
- Steel construction is more durable than aluminum face plates
Cons
- Screw holes in the blank are wasted wood -- must be cut off later
- Must order the correct thread for your lathe spindle
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