Use and Care Manual

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 applica-

tions can be acquired. The following tools provide the basics for most woodturning projects.

WARNING: 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. Skew chisel - the skew evens out high and low

spots to shape the cylinders. Vary the angle at which

the tip meets the workpiece to change the aggres-

siveness of the cut. This can also be used for cutting

beads and V-grooves.

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. Bowl gouge - the bowl gouge cuts 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.

6. Round nose scraper - use this scraper for non-

agressive shaping of spindles and bowls and to

smooth out surfaces without removing too much

stock.