The screws Percy mentioned above sound like they are worth a look. I don't mean to side-track the thread but may I, as a beginner, ask a question? In the photo of the faceplate, there are 8 holes on the rim that do not go through to the front. On close study, they do not seem equally spaced or on the same pitch circle diameter? What are they for?
Thanks in advance.
Yes it is for balancing the faceplate instead of adding weights on the plate they drill holes on the heavy side which will stop any shaking of the lathe when used that is if the wood screwed to it is balanced