In this video I show my favorite technique/tool for centering and mounting a faceplate on an center mark. This easy to make tool is so quick to use, even faceplate haters will be converted!
Tools and equipment used in this video:
Lathe Faceplates
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/Faceplates.aspx
Oneway Stronghold Chuck
https://www.rockler.com/oneway-stronghold-chuck
Oneway Spigot Jaws for the Stronghold Chuck
https://www.rockler.com/spigot-jaws-for-oneway-stronghold-chuck
Oneway Live Center
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/onewaylivecenter2mt.aspx
5/8” drill chuck
This chuck has been been a faithful tool for many years. You will need a mounting arbor that matches the chuck and the taper of your lathe tailstock. Check out one of the MSC sales catalogs for a discount on drill chucks. In the past, drill chucks like this were on sale in one of the catalogs nearly every month. https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/08600504
Bessey 6” clamps
https://www.rockler.com/bessey-tg-professional-series-bar-clamps-light-duty-2-1-2-inch-throat
Makita brushless drill/impact driver kit
Photographic and Sound Equipment:
Avenger C-Stand
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/243718-REG/Avenger_A2030D_A2030D_Turtle_Base_Century.html
Avenger D600 Mini Boom
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3599-REG/Avenger_D600_D600_Mini_Boom_3_8.html
Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Conderser Microphone for Smartphones
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1059342-REG/rode_smartlav_smart_lav_lav_mic_for.html
RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount with XL Conversion
Manfrotto 014-14 Rapid Adapter – 5/8″ Stud to 1/4-20″ Thread
Mini Ball Head
The small ball head I use on the end of my mini boom has been out of production for years. This is a selection of similarly sized small ball heads. Buy a ball head with a metal ball and socket. The plastic ones are trouble.