How To Use A Parting Tool

Turn a tool handle epoxy the handle and metal bar together and youve got yourself a new tool.

How to use a parting tool. If using HSS parting blades grind andor hone the cutting edge to ensure its sharp. I really liked the chiselscraper that Mike did in his video. 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.

Use one hand to hold the parting tool. Then use the BP tool to round the sides of the center ring to form a bead. When machining with long overhangs it is especially important to mount the bar correctly to ensure enough clamping contact.

Parting tools of almost any sort seldom give the best possible finish. I show how to make a 18 parting tool for woodturning from a HSS tool blank purchased from Amazon. Inspect the parting tool closely before using.

I have some handle blanks all I need is for the square cutting tool bits to get here. Other uses include things such as cutting the head off a bolt. Stand the tool on edge on the tool rest with its blade at a 90 angle to the workpiece.

If using an indexable part-off tool check that the cutting insert is in good condition. The method of laying a parting tool on its side shown below is often taught but a difficulty arises when you use a diamond shaped tool. Then turn the workpiece round and face it to the right length.

This may still leave you with a small piece of wood to clean up at the head stock end and a slightly larger piece at the tail stock. Ill show you different types grinding tips and a few suggestions for saving s. Video on how to properly sharpen and use HSS parting blades.