How To Use A Fluted Parting Tool
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How to use a fluted parting tool. Fluted parting tools should be used flute down on the rest. The long bevel has a flute which is the cutting face. Use with flute held downwards.
If this product shows On Backorder we will order it in for you and send it with the rest of your order when it arrives. This can generally take up to 2 weeks. This parting tool has a flute running along the bottom edge creating two sharp spurs at the cutting face.
When parting off this unique arrangement causes the tip to always cut at a shear cutting angle of 45 producing a finish without equal from a parting tool virtually eliminating the need for sanding. The long bevel with a flute is the cutting face so the short bevel is the face that is sharpened. The flute and bevels on this tools means that when parting off the tool is always doing a shear cut at 45 making the surface look as though it has been sanded.
For further information contact. For spindle turners this fluted parting tool is a superb tool for efficient parting off with minimum waste. Payment for backordered items is due at the time of placing the order.
Raise the handle to engage the peel and arc the tool point toward the center of the spindle to follow. To use this too hold its curved edge while it rests on the tool rest. So a peeling cut is my primary use of the parting tool Tool rest roughly at center Bevel on the wood handle low.
Skip to the end of the images gallery. I mostly use a parting tool on spindles. When you use this tool the waisted area helps decrease the parting cut and the friction between your work corners.
