Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I explain 5 different ways to initially mount a cross grain blank for turning a bowl, plate or platter for initial turning. I explain the pros and cons of each.
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Faceplate
04:38 Screw Chuck
07:15 The Woodworm screw
11:29 Turning between centers to balance the grain
16:26 Pin jaws in a drilled hole
18:26 Normal jaws in drilled recess
23:10 Wrap up
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In this video I explain 5 different ways to initially mount a cross grain blank for turning a bowl, plate or platter for initial turning. I explain the pros and cons of each.
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Faceplate
04:38 Screw Chuck
07:15 The Woodworm screw
11:29 Turning between centers to balance the grain
16:26 Pin jaws in a drilled hole
18:26 Normal jaws in drilled recess
23:10 Wrap up
If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at The Woodturning Store. It is a great place to buy lathes, chucks and many other fine woodturning accessories thewoodturningstore.com/record-power/?aff=7
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3PYfoKz
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
