How To Use A Parting Tool

Use one hand to hold the parting tool.

How to use a parting tool. Cutting technique as well as different uses for the tool are covered. Inspect the parting tool closely before using. I really liked the chiselscraper that Mike did in his video.

A quick demo on how I sharpen my parting beading tools and the bedan using a very simple shopmade jig setup which can easily be made from scrap - without. The ridge that runs the length of the sides of the tool makes the tool tippy as its positioned with this ridge directly on the toolrest. That is look across the top of the spindle where you can see the curve in profile.

These parting tools are generally thin blades of HSS but there are also carbide insert parting tools available for the task or you can grind a cutoff tool out of HSS. The blank is already heat treated so no special metallurg. Parting or cutoff is the operation of cutting a piece off by slicing a groove all the way through it with a special parting tool or cut off tool.

When machining with long overhangs it is especially important to mount the bar correctly to ensure enough clamping contact. I show how to make a 18 parting tool for woodturning from a HSS tool blank purchased from Amazon. Turn a tool handle epoxy the handle and metal bar together and youve got yourself a new tool.

Parting is done with a special tool. Touch the tip of the tool to the workpiece at the 1030 position when viewed from the tailstock Photo J. Then use the BP tool to round the sides of the center ring to form a bead.

I have some handle blanks all I need is for the square cutting tool bits to get here. Ill show you different types grinding tips and a few suggestions for saving s. If using HSS parting blades grind andor hone the cutting edge to ensure its sharp.