jim1950
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Hi I've been looking at ring tools for end grain in bowls, never used one so advice please
Have seen hooked tools on youtube but can't find them in the UK
Have seen hooked tools on youtube but can't find them in the UK
Hi Paul , Thanks for the demo on using the ring tool , Was the blank you are using wet or dry timber ?Thank you @Paul Hannaby . I too like using the ring tool it may have been you who showed me how it's used. I think this is probably the most misunderstood tool in the woodturning arsenal. I use one and can't say I really understand what makes it cut as well as it does, in the method in which it's used.
Thanks Paul will take a look at the videoAnyone who says ring tools are difficult to use doesn't understand how to use them properly They are easily sharpened with a flat hone (all I ever use is a diamond credit card hone).
I use them frequently on both wet and dry wood for hollowing and if used correctly, those dramatic catches people talk of are non-existent and the finish is far better than achieved with carbide tools or scrapers because you are making a bevel supported cut just like you would with a gouge.
If you look at this goblet turning video, I show the use of a ring tool about 20 minutes in.
I want one now, lovely clean cut too.Anyone who says ring tools are difficult to use doesn't understand how to use them properly They are easily sharpened with a flat hone (all I ever use is a diamond credit card hone).
I use them frequently on both wet and dry wood for hollowing and if used correctly, those dramatic catches people talk of are non-existent and the finish is far better than achieved with carbide tools or scrapers because you are making a bevel supported cut just like you would with a gouge.
If you look at this goblet turning video, I show the use of a ring tool about 20 minutes in.
Hi Paul , Thanks for the demo on using the ring tool , Was the blank you are using wet or dry timber ?
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