It can be challenging to align your work accurately when reverse mounting a bowl to turn the foot. Mark the exact center of the bowl before removing the faceplate or chuck. Remove the faceplate (and bowl) from the lathe, put a dead center in the headstock morse taper, then screw the faceplate back on. The point on the dead center will leave a clean mark right in the center of the base of the bowl. You can use that mark to align with a tailstock center.
Events
The April meeting will take place on Tuesday April 30th at 6:30PM at Jim Kephart's Shop at 85 Hilliard St., Manchester, CT
Special John Jordan demonstration! He will be demonstrating "Hollow forms with surface carving & texturing”. There will be no Show & Yell. Bring your chair.
Jim Kephart's Open Shop Sunday April 28th 1-4PM. Bring tools, wood & turn with fellow wood turners. Remember to please contact Jim if you are interested in attending This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
