[Woodcarver] Spacer block on lathe

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"My question to the wood turners is, do you glue a spacer
block to the  wood that you are turning and screw your faceplate to that 
spacer?  If you  do, what kind of glue are you using for that?"
 
I use spacer blocks screwed to my faceplates quite often. I usually use hot  
glue or regular lathe double sided tape, not carpet tape. 
    Hot glue can be removed more easily than most any  other kind. A blow 
with a mallet usually will dislodge it. With double sided  tape, I usually screw 
the spacer block on my faceplate and then put on enough  double sided tape 
strips to pretty much cover the spacer block. Then, peal off  the covering on the 
back of the tape, put the piece to be turned on that. Clamp  the two together 
for at least an hour. Many times, it is something I do at the  end of the day 
and just leave it overnight. 
    If I am turning a rather heavy piece, I will  usually screw the wood 
directly to the faceplate. 
    Hope this helps.
    Tom
    Thomas W. Horton
    Glen Mills, PA
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