Robbo3
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Predominantly about Japanese bowl coring but the interesting bits include the use of a hook tool & the massive bowl gouge
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6XY7v2Z-9s
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6XY7v2Z-9s
All those on the left of this image are turner made hook tools, only ever seen them being used on green or soft wood like lime.Bodrighy":1gr6cmbh said:The hook tool is supposedly great for getting a superior finish and as seen in the video can remove heavy shavings quickly.I use a ring tool which I suppose is similar but have yet to find anyone in the UK who makes the hook tool though there are plenty of instructions online to make your own.
Pete
RobinBHM":sqyld6p9 said:Im not a woodturner, I never realised you could have a tool overhanging the toolrest so far and do the cutting at the bottom of the bowl.
RobinBHM":2gupssyf said:Im not a woodturner, I never realised you could have a tool overhanging the toolrest so far and do the cutting at the bottom of the bowl.
David Woodward, professional turner & former owner of the From The Wood gallery in Hay-on-Wye both uses & advocates the use of cabinet scrapers for sheer scraping. Also, he makes various shapes of scraper from large hacksaw blades but IIRC he sharpens them with a bevel like a plane iron.leisurefix":2w7ehu98 said:Interesting video, never seen anyone using a cabinet scraper on a lathe before. A couple of the turning tools were pretty unusual too (handmade tools that almost look like an upside down knife about 3mm thick going down to a point) and used on a small table rather than a tool rest.
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