Face Plate; 13" Diameter D1-4 Cam Loc (CTAM #6983), US $85.00 – Picture 0

Face Plate; 13" Diameter D1-4 Cam Loc (CTAM #6983), US $85.00 – Picture 1

Face Plate; 13" Diameter D1-4 Cam Loc (CTAM #6983), US $85.00 – Picture 2

Face Plate; 13" Diameter D1-4 Cam Loc (CTAM #6983), US $85.00 – Picture 3

Face Plate; 13" Diameter D1-4 Cam Loc (CTAM #6983), US $85.00 – Picture 4

Face Plate; 13" Diameter D1-4 Cam Loc (ctam #6983)

US $85.00

Sicklerville, New Jersey, United States
Jan 30th

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Face Plate; 13" Diameter D1-4 Cam Loc Very heavy duty item - 60 pounds! A lathe faceplate is the basic workholding accessory for a wood or metal turning lathe. It is a circular metal (usually cast iron) plate which fixes to the end of the lathe spindle. The workpiece is then clamped to the faceplate, typically using t-nuts in slots in the faceplate, or less commonly threaded holes in the faceplate itself. The faceplate was the ancestor of lathe chucks, an arrangement of three or more adjustable 'dogs' bolted to the faceplate providing a primitive chuck arrangement. The smaller plate in the upper photo is specifically a 'dog face' with slots intended to hold a bent tail dog while the work itself was supported on centers. The larger plate to the right simply provides a variety of ways by which work can be bolted or clamped to the plate. The slotted plate on the lower photo accepts wedged holders which can be used to fasten the work to the plate. The plates were expendibles, so it was not unusual as shown in both photos for a machinist to drill additional holes in the plates for attaching work that could not otherwise be attached. While the Dog plates were usually fairly small regardless of the lathe size, the classic face plate is usually matched to the maximum diameter that the lathe will swing. It may seem that the faceplate is a primitive accessory superseded by precision chucks, but its inherent flexibility (almost any shape can be attached to a faceplate with care and the right fixings) and the possibility of achieving great accuracy by careful setting up make it an essential for the well equipped lathe.

Condition	Used : An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes	“This is being listed as 'used' - but appears to have never been actually used. The crusty look is from long-term storage.”