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* thespruce.com
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Revision as of 20:37, 4 July 2018

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Woodturning Tools

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Synonyms: DE: Drechseleisen, Drechselmesser
Material: wood
Used with: wood lathe
Access Requirements: upon introduction
Tutors: Lukas

Once you've got a nice blank spinning on the wood lathe, you'll want to shape it by holding something sharp to it. We're only getting started with woodturning, but as we learn this page will grow with information about various forms of turning tools (a multi-photo imagemap will be nice for easy navigation).

Lukas just got a cheap beginner's set consisting of


that will soon be available in the CoMakingSpace.


Gouges

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Woodturning Gouges

Woodturning gouge.JPG
Synonyms: DE: Drechselröhren, Schalenröhren
Type: woodturning tool
Material: wood
Used with: wood lathe
Access Requirements: upon introduction
Tutors: Lukas


Skew Chisels

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Skew Chisels

Skew chisel.JPG
Synonyms: woodturning chisels, "skews";
DE: Drechselbeitel, Drehmeißel
Type: woodturning tool
Material: wood
Used with: wood lathe
Access Requirements: upon introduction
Tutors: Lukas

Also called the "woodturner's plane" - can create nice surfaces, but prone to snatching on the wood if you're not experienced! [1]


Scrapers

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Woodturning Scrapers

Woodturning scraper.JPG
Synonyms: DE: Schaber
Type: woodturning tool
Material: wood
Used with: wood lathe
Access Requirements: upon introduction
Tutors: Lukas
Similar (More or Less): card scrapers

Scrapers are not really used for cutting but have an edge with a burr similar to that on a card scraper. Instead of removing a lot of wood you can use this tool for delicate finishing touches. Read more about this tool here (Doc Green).

We have one round nose scraper to start with.


Parting Tools

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Parting Tools

Parting tools.jpg
Synonyms: DE: Abstechstähle
Type: woodturning tool
Material: wood
Used with: wood lathe
Access Requirements: upon introduction
Tutors: Lukas

=> Doc Green: Parting Tools


Further Information