OPERATION
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TURNING TOOLS
If possible, select only quality high-speed steel turning tools. High-speed steel tools hold an edge and last longer
than ordinary carbon steel. As one becomes proficient in turning, a variety of specialty tools for specific applica-
tions can be acquired. The following tools provide the basics for most woodturning projects.
CAUTION! Select the right tool for your task at hand. Make sure all tools, chisels and accessories are sharp
before using them. DO NOT use dull or damaged tools.
1. ROUGHING GOUGE - use this tool to shape square or
out-of-round spindle-turning stock into a cylinder. This can
also be used for creating shallow coves.
2. ROUND NOSE SCRAPER - use this tool for non-agres-
sive shaping of spindles and bowls and to smooth out
surfaces without removing too much stock.
45° Bevel 75-90° Bevel
Smoothing
Bowls
Turning Rough Stock Round
5. SKEW CHISEL - use this tool to even out high and low
spots to shape cylinders. Vary the angle at which the tip
meets the workpiece to change the aggressiveness of the
cut. This can also be used for cutting beads and V-grooves.
6. BOWL GOUGE - use this tool to cut external and internal
profiles on faceplate-mounted stock, such as bowls and
platters. It can also be used for creating ultra smooth cuts
on bowls and spindles by using it as a shearing scraper.
70° Bevel 60-80° Bevel
Shaping &
Hollowing
Bowls
Planing and Smoothing
3. SPINDLE GOUGE - tuse this tool to cut coves, beads
and free-form contours. It can also be used for producing
shallow hollows on faceplate turnings.
4. PARTING TOOL - use this tool to form grooves and
tenons, and to remove stock. It can also be used for rolling
small beads.
30-40° Bevel
Cove Groove TenonBead
30-45° Bevel
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