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{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Woodturning Tools
|tool name=Woodturning Tools
|image=
|image=cheap woodturning tools.JPG
|synonyms=DE: Drechseleisen, Drechselmesser
|synonyms=DE: Drechseleisen, Drechselmesser
|type=
|type=
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[[Lukas]] just got a cheap beginner's set consisting of
[[Lukas]] just got a cheap beginner's set consisting of
* 12 mm [[#Gouges|gouge]] (''Formröhre'')
* 12 mm [[#Gouges|gouge]] (''Formröhre'')
* 13 mm ''Schaber rund''
* 13 mm round nose [[#Scrapers|scraper]] (''Schaber rund'')
* 4 & 6 mm [[Parting Tools|parting tools]] (''Abstechstähle'')
* 4 & 6 mm [[Parting Tools|parting tools]] (''Abstechstähle'')
* 26 mm [[#Skew Chisels|skew chisel]] (''Drechselbeitel'')
* 26 mm [[#Skew Chisels|skew chisel]] (''Drechselbeitel'')
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|tool name=Skew Chisels
|tool name=Skew Chisels
|image=
|image=skew chisel.JPG
|synonyms=woodturning chisels, "skews"; DE: Drechselbeitel, Drehmeißel
|synonyms=woodturning chisels, "skews"; DE: Drechselbeitel, Drehmeißel
|type=
|type=[[woodturning]] tool
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|used with=[[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
|used with=[[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
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{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Woodturning Gouges
|tool name=Woodturning Gouges
|image=
|image=woodturning gouge.JPG
|synonyms=DE: Drechselröhren, Schalenröhren
|synonyms=DE: Drechselröhren, Schalenröhren
|type=
|type=[[woodturning]] tool
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|used with=[[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
|used with=[[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
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{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Parting Tools
|tool name=Parting Tools
|image=
|image=parting tools.jpg
|synonyms=DE: Abstechstähle
|synonyms=DE: Abstechstähle
|type=
|type=[[woodturning]] tool
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|used with=[[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
|used with=[[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
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|similar=
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== Scrapers ==
{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Woodturning Scrapers
|image=woodturning scraper.JPG
|synonyms=DE: Schaber
|type=[[woodturning]] tool
|material=[[wood]]
|used with=[[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
|location=
|access=upon introduction
|tutors=[[Lukas]]
|manual=
|donation=
|similar=[[Card Scrapers|card scrapers]]
}}
Scrapers are not really used for cutting but have an edge with a burr similar to that on a [[Card Scrapers|card scraper]]. Instead of removing a lot of wood you can use this tool for delicate finishing touches. Read more about this tool [http://www.docgreenwoodturner.com/scrapers1.html here (Doc Green)].
We have one round nose scraper to start with.


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Revision as of 20:12, 12 February 2018

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Woodturning Tools

Cheap woodturning tools.JPG
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.


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]


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


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


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.


Further Reading