OPERATION
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 applications
can be acquired. The following tools provide the basics for most woodturning projects.
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 scraper for non-
aggressive shaping of spindles and bowls. Smooth
out surfaces without removing too much stock.
3. SPINDLE GOUGE - The spindle gouge cuts coves,
beads and free-form contours. It can also be used for
producing shallow hollows on faceplate turnings.
4. PARTING TOOL - Use the parting tool to form
grooves and tenons and to remove stock. It can also
be used for rolling small beads.
5. SKEW CHISEL - The skew evens out high and low
spots to shape the cylinders. Vary the angle of contact
to change the aggressiveness of the cut. This can also
be used for cutting beads and V-grooves.
6. BOWL GOUGE - The bowl gouge cuts external and
internal profiles on faceplate-mounted stock, such as
bowls and platters. Use as a shearing scraper to cre-
ate ultra smooth cuts on bowls and spindles.
45° Bevel Turning Rough Stock Roung
75 - 90° Bevel
Smoothing
Bowls
30 - 40° Bevel
Cove Bead
30 - 45° Bevel
Groove Tenon
70° Bevel
Planing & Smoothing
60 - 80° Bevel
Shaping &
Hollowing
Bowls
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