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Steels Used For Turning Tools Most traditional woodturning tools are made of heat treated M2 high speed steel as it holds an edge well, can be honed to a fine edge and offers the biggest bang for your buck.
A relative newcomer to woodturning tools, heat treated M42 high speed steel, holds an edge as long or longer than more expensive tools made of powdered metal, (Pro-PM) and can be honed to a superfine edge making it an excellent value.
Cryogenically treated M2 high speed steel and powdered metal tools (Crown Pro-PM tools) last 3-6 times longer than standard M2 and in turn are more expensive than tools made of heat treated M2.
All woodturning tools we offer (with the exception of those with a carbide cutter) can be quickly and easily sharpened using standard grinding wheels or a CBN wheel.
How Are Gouges Measured?
Spindle Gouges: are measured by the diameter of the round stock.
Bowl Gouges: are measured by the width of the flute. Add 1/8" diameter to the flute size and you will have the diameter of the round stock.
Exceptions: Oneway Mastercut, Carter & Son, and Glenn Lucas Signature gouges are measured by the diameter of the round stock.
Carbide Tipped Tools If you’re just getting started turning or don’t have time to maintain your skills with traditional turning tools, you should
consider carbide tipped tools. Tese tools are appealing to beginners and many experienced turners alike as they allow you to enjoy excellent results instantly without having to learn or remember complicated tool techniques. Tey utilize an interchangeable carbide cutter that can be replaced as needed thereby eliminating the need to sharpen. Also, if your primary interest is making pens and small projects using plastics and other alternative materials, there is no better tool for the job.
Traditional Woodturning Tools Learning how to use traditional woodturning tools is fun and rewarding. Learning tool techniques and continuing to hone your skills over time is part of what makes woodturning so enjoyable. While carbide tipped turning tools offer instant gratification and are ideal for beginners, the tradition of woodturning can best be enjoyed via traditional tools and methods.
Choosing a Set of Tools If you’re just getting started woodturning and want to learn to turn using traditional tools and techniques, we recommend the Beginner Selection listed below. Tis selection includes tools that will allow you to turn most basic projects. Te Intermediate Selection is a similar set but with a few added tools to accommodate a larger range of projects.
Beginner Selection • 1/2" Bowl Gouge • 3/4" Radius/Round Point Scraper • 3/16" Diamond Parting Tool • 3/8" Spindle Gouge • 1/2" Skew
Intermediate Selection • 1/2" Bowl Gouge • 3/4" Radius/Round Point Scraper • 1-1/2" Radius/Round Point Scraper • 3/16" Diamond Parting Tool • 3/8" Spindle Gouge • 1/2" Spindle Gouge • 1/2" Skew
Bowl Gouges Bowl gouges are easier to control and remove wood faster than spindle gouges. We recommend a 1/2" bowl gouge as the first
choice when getting started bowl turning.
Spindle Gouges Spindle gouges are designed for work between centers as well as general purpose turning including boxes, pens, small bowls
and detail work. We recommend a 3/8" spindle gouge as the first choice. Other sizes and variations can be added depending on your needs.
Detail Gouges Similar to a spindle gouge but with a heavier cross section and shallower flute, a detail gouge utilizes a long bevel and
fingernail point to allow you to cut fine detail on beads, decorative grooves and other detail work on bowls and spindles.
Spindle Roughing taking
Gouges Used for
square
spindle stock down to round, roughing gouges have a wide, deep flute for
rapid wood removal. For use on spindles only. NOT FOR USE ON BOWLS
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TOOL SELECTION GUIDE Negative Rake
Scrapers Te unique cutting angle of a negative rake scraper helps to achieve a superior finish on high-figured
hardwoods, dense exotics, acrylics and even end grain where traditional scrapers come up short leaving torn grain and a generally poor quality surface. Negative rake scrapers are non-aggressive, very easy to control and will give you a superb finish on almost any material. Highly recommended.
Scrapers A must for woodturning, scrapers are designed for making light shaping and clean-up cuts to remove imperfections leſt by
gouges and other tools. Properly sharpened with a burr on the top side of the tool, a scraper will leave a very smooth surface ready for finishing. Although scrapers come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit various needs, they all function the same way.
Parting Tools An essential
tool for
woodturners, a parting tool is used to part off unwanted material, establish diameters or
cut small flat areas. A diamond parting tool is recommended as the tapered design reduces drag during use. Narrow parting tools having a 1/16" wide kerf are recommended for box turning as they help maintain grain alignment by removing a minimal amount of material. See page 19 for narrow parting tools.
Skew Chisels Te skew chisel is essential for cutting beads and flat surfaces on spindle work. Properly used, a skew chisel will produce
a smooth surface requiring minimal sanding. We recommend rounded edge skews as they are easy to manipulate and don’t mark the tool rest.
Shear Scrapers A shear scraper is similar to a standard scraper with the burr on the top side of the tool used to cut the wood. Shear scrapers have
a semi-rounded underside that allows you to roll the scraper on to its side, which changes the angle of cut from a scraping to a shearing cut resulting in a smoother surface in most cases.
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