jaw chuck alternative

[Bill Blasic]

928 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904

[robert wiggins]

I'm not surprised the face plate was mentioned early in the replies but I was really surprised a sacrificial piece of ply wasn't mentioned to be glued to the bowl blank with a piece of kraft paper ( brown paper bag ) between the two using a few drops of glue or a full coat of glue if you are skeptical.
I first learned of this technique in the 1950's turning bowls and have used it frequently for many other projects the remainder of my life. In the pic example, 2 pieces or a dozen pieces can be cut simultaneously and separated with a knife in a few seconds. The paper splits in half. Enjoy your bowl turning experience without concern of the gouge contacting face plate screws.

[chris milner]

The AAW lists this club:

Bi-City Woodturners
http://www.bicitywoodturners.com
President: Philip Peckham, 706-568-3825
roulff@hotmail.com
Meeting Location: Columbus Technical College Woodshop
2nd Saturday 9am, Monday workshop
928 Manchester Expy, Columbia. GA. 31904

https://www.woodturner.org/page/AAWConnectsMap

Thanks for that John.