Woodturning Tools
| ToolInfoBox 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
- 12 mm gouge (Formröhre)
- 26 mm skew chisel (Drechselbeitel)
- 13 mm round nose scraper (Schaber rund)
- 4 & 6 mm parting tools (Abstechstähle)
that will soon be available in the CoMakingSpace.
Gouges
| ToolInfoBox Woodturning Gouges | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Drechselröhren, Schalenröhren |
| Type: | woodturning tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Used with: | wood lathe |
| Access Requirements: | upon introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
Skew Chisels
| ToolInfoBox Skew Chisels | |
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| Synonyms: | woodturning chisels, "skews"; DE: Drechselbeitel, Drehmeißel |
| Type: | woodturning tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Used with: | wood lathe |
| Access Requirements: | upon introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
Not to be confused with "regular" bevel edge chisels!
Also called the "woodturner's plane" - can create nice surfaces, but prone to "catching" on the workpiece if you're not experienced!
Besides the video linked above, you should have a look at this nice writeup on how to control the skew and prevent catches before attempting to use it.
Once you get the hang of it, a skew chisel is actually a very versatile tool and can be used for a variety of different cuts.
Scrapers
| ToolInfoBox Woodturning Scrapers | |
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| 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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| Synonyms: | DE: Abstechstähle |
| Type: | woodturning tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Used with: | wood lathe |
| Access Requirements: | upon introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
Parting tools can be used for simple grooves or to "part off" your finished piece from the waste. However, parting can be very dangerous if the cut is not widened properly and the high friction causes the tool to get jammed in its cut! [1]
In many cases it is advisable to turn the lathe off and do the parting cut with a saw instead.
Further Information
- thespruce.com
- Makezine: "7 Basic Woodturning Tools"
- Video Tutorials
- Understanding a Starter Set of Lathe Chisels - simple but safe techniques for beginners
