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When working with this tool approach the work piece with the flute side facing up and the cutting side elevated from the handle. The bevel on the tip should contact the work piece before the cutting edge.

Once the gauge rubs the work piece, raise the handle so that the cutting begins. Typically, the center of the work piece is worked on first before moving towards the ends. You can adjust the depth of the cut by lowering or raising the handle. Skew Chisel: This is a flat bladed tool characterized by bevels on both side of its angular tip.

It is used to give a fine finish on the spindle work. Typical uses include cleaning the end of grains of spindle, making shallow curves, v cuts, pummels and beads. The cutting edge should meet the stock to be worked on at an angle of 45 degrees, quite above the centerline.

Typically, you should always cut at one end of the stock and move towards the other end. Spindle Gauge: This tool is characterized by a round blade and a shallow flute. The tip of the blade has a rounded profile and a beveled edge. This woodturning tool is also known to many as the shallow flute gauge. Typically used for shaping and detailing work on the stock. One can create coves, beads and other profiles with it. This is also a bevel-rubbing tool and is presented to the stock slightly above the centerline.

This tool should always cut downhill, that is first the highest point, then the lowest one and work out towards each end. Bowl Gauge: This woodturning tool has a deep fluted blade and the tip is typically rounded or sharply pointed. Just like other gouges, the bevel of the tool should touch the stock first followed by the cutting edge.

The tool is then rotated in the direction of the cut and pushed to shape the wood. They are also known as deep flute gouges and are used for initial shaping of bowls, faceplate work, etc. They are also used to create massive profiles and also for delicate finishing work. Parting Tool: The blade of this tool is typically straight and narrow, and is characterized by steep chisel point and faceted faces.

It is generally used to remove the waste material from the finished product and also to add details like fillets and beads. It is also useful to cut spigots that can be fitted into a chunk.

Roundnose scraper: The blade of this woodturning tool is typically flat with a rounded, beveled tip. It is used to give a finishing touch on bowls and other spindle work, and for creating smooth flowing curves. So, now you know the basic six woodturning tools that should get you started in wood turning.

Parting Tool : the final cut. When turning between centers, a parting tool separates, or parts, your work from scrap or unwanted material. Generally, the parting tool is introduced to the wood in a plunge cut. Tools your faceplate turning tools.

Bowl Gouge : the workhorse. Bowl gouges have deep flutes and are capable of shaping both the inside and outside of a bowl. There are two standard bowl gouge flute shapes: "u" and "v". A "v" shaped bowl gouges equipped with a fingernail grind as shown above is versatile and can be used for roughing, finishing, and detail bowl work.

Scraper : the finisher. Scrapers are commonly used to remove cutter marks left by your bowl gouge. For this reason, new bowl turners often find scrapers very useful. Rather than cutting, a woodturning scraper "scrapes" using a burr. This burr must be kept sharp to be effective. The tool meets the wood just below the centerline of the blank. When using a scraper, it is held at a downward angle - tool lower than the handle.

A round nose scraper also referred to as a bowl scraper removes marks on the inside of a bowl, while a square nose scraper is used on the outside of a bowl, as well as boxes and other flat surfaces.

We've found that 1" is the most versatile and provides sturdiness. Wood Chips in Your Inbox. The best of woodturning tips, inspiration, and tool sales. We value your privacy. No gimmicks, just wood chips. The quick overview. Roughing gouge: first step. Spindle gouge: shaper. Skew: glassy cut. Parting tool: final cut. Bowl gouge: workhorse. Scraper: finisher.

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