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Wally Dickerman
03-07-2011, 4:23 PM
Ever wonder how to fasten a faceplate to wood that's too punky for a tenon or to hold screws? Here's a method that I've used for a lot of years.

In this case I'm using a 4 in. faceplate with 6 screws. I mark where each screw will go, then, using my drill press, I bore a 1/2 in. hole an inch or so deep for each screw. I then glue a hardwood dowel into each hole. Now when I install the faceplate I'm putting the screw into side grain hardwood. Can't get any more secure than that.
Steve Schlumpf
03-07-2011, 5:03 PM
Wow - what a great idea Wally! Will have to save this one! Thanks!
Bruce Pratt
03-07-2011, 5:47 PM
Might the same technique with either 4 or eight dowels be adapted for turning a tenon for a deep 4-jaw chuck?

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Bruce
Wally Dickerman
03-07-2011, 5:53 PM
Might the same technique with either 4 or eight dowels be adapted for turning a tenon for a deep 4-jaw chuck?

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Bruce

Well, it might. Lots of solid wood there. I would still prefer a faceplate. A well secured faceplate is still the best IMO
Jim Burr
03-07-2011, 5:58 PM
Wally...you have far to much knowledge...please keep passing it on!!!
Nate Davey
03-07-2011, 6:47 PM
Great tip Sir, keep them coming. I'm furiously scribbling notes.
charlie knighton
03-07-2011, 7:08 PM
thanks for sharing , Wally
Fred Belknap
03-07-2011, 7:29 PM
Wally really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. I would probably never think of something as simple as that. Thanks and hope you get back to turning real soon.:)
Curt Fuller
03-07-2011, 8:26 PM
Wally, when I get as old as you I'll be glad to be just half as smart!
Brian McInturff
03-07-2011, 8:39 PM
That is amazing. I never have seen this done. Thanks so much for this idea. I turn a lot of spalty and punky wood and this will come in real handy. Thanks!!!!!
Michael James
03-07-2011, 8:48 PM
Thanks Wally for taking the time to share your wisdom and experience! It is greatly appreciated
Michael
Bernie Weishapl
03-07-2011, 9:32 PM
Thanks for sharing Wally. This one will be saved for sure.
bob svoboda
03-08-2011, 9:17 AM
Great tip! Thanks Wally.
Ron Stadler
03-08-2011, 11:10 AM
Saw this the other day and wasn't feeling to good but this is really cool idea thanks for sharing.