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Faceplate

A flat metal disc that screws to the lathe spindle and accepts a wood blank attached with screws — the traditional way to mount bowl blanks before chucks.

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Techniques

Bowl Turning

Bowl Turning Basics

Mount the Blank, Rough the Outside, Hollow the Inside, Finish on the Lathe

Turn your first bowl from a hardwood blank: safe mounting, gouge grinds, hollowing speed, wall thickness, lathe sanding, and the five catches to avoid.

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Faceplate

Beginner · Updated May 3, 2026

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Faceplate

Techniques

Bowl Turning Basics

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