nhurst wrote:

I have a "Proefssional Woodworker" 4 speed lathe that someone gave to
me after the motor capacitor died. I got it replaced and working again
and I got the HSS turning set from Harbor Freight.

I've been doing practice type projects, but the lathe only came with
the parts for spindle work. I don't have a manual or anything, and
Google has only turned up other people in my situation.

I'd like to try a bowl, but I don't know where to go to find the right
parts. How can I figure out the threading on the spindle so I can
either fabricate or purchase a faceplate?

Both the chuck and the live center are screw-on type, so I can't use
morse-tapered accessories, I believe.

I'd appreciate any help, as I really enjoy turning. It's much quieter
than my usual woodworking activities, which means it's easier for me
to sneak off to the workshop and not have to worry about waking the
kids or the neighbors.

Thanks,
Nathan

A great place to begin and do not get in a hurry to move up. Learning what
is what on your lathe will pay dividens later.

As for the machine shop, you could try a hardware store that stocks bolts
from 3/4" to 1 1/2" and take your face plate in and see what fits.

If you do have a 1" by 8tpi Harbor Freight sells their 6" face plates for
around $5.00 each. Even with s/h that is not a bad deal. Considering you
will probably have a catalog laying around and add a few pieces to it.

Enjoy

Deb