Face-plates are usually of the form shown in Fig. 278. See also Fig. 269. These screw on to the outside of the end of the lathe spindle.

Fig. 279 illustrates a style which is fastened to a plug, which is tapered to fit the hole in the end of the live spindle. For small work the

Fig. 278. Face-plate.

Fig. 279. Small Face-plate.

latter style is better, because it allows the screws to be arranged on a smaller circle. Such an arrangement is not so strong as the first form, but it is quite essential for some work.