redfishsc
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This is a question coming from a semi-rookie (turned a dozen or so slimlines, some really nice and some stay hidden in a desk somewhere until I can retrieve the pen kit from them!).
Anyhow, I'm a sprouting bowl turner mostly and just started with pens a while back, and plug away at it as time permits.
My question is in regards to the tools you prefer to use for the following cuts/situations. Any help or info you can give me (size, name brand, cutting action, etc...) is greatly appreciated.
BTW if you know of any good videos I can download, please do post a link. I already have PSI's free DVD which is fine, I just want a second opinion.
1) Roughing. I've been using a 5/8" (bar stock size) bowl gouge in the absence of a true roughing gouge. Would a roughing gouge make a big difference? What size is best specifically for pens, as I really don't need it for bowl turning.
2) Cutting tenons for bands. Parting tool? Is there a specific size parting tool that cut the appropriate width cut to begin with?
3) Getting the final shape. Ie, at which point do you put down the roughing gouge and pick up another tool?
4) Skew-- do you use it? How much do you hone it?
5) What tool, in your opinion, is best for matching up the wood to the bushing size? How is that cut made, in your opinion?
I know that's a lot of questions and I appreciate anyone's input.
Anyhow, I'm a sprouting bowl turner mostly and just started with pens a while back, and plug away at it as time permits.
My question is in regards to the tools you prefer to use for the following cuts/situations. Any help or info you can give me (size, name brand, cutting action, etc...) is greatly appreciated.
BTW if you know of any good videos I can download, please do post a link. I already have PSI's free DVD which is fine, I just want a second opinion.
1) Roughing. I've been using a 5/8" (bar stock size) bowl gouge in the absence of a true roughing gouge. Would a roughing gouge make a big difference? What size is best specifically for pens, as I really don't need it for bowl turning.
2) Cutting tenons for bands. Parting tool? Is there a specific size parting tool that cut the appropriate width cut to begin with?
3) Getting the final shape. Ie, at which point do you put down the roughing gouge and pick up another tool?
4) Skew-- do you use it? How much do you hone it?
5) What tool, in your opinion, is best for matching up the wood to the bushing size? How is that cut made, in your opinion?
I know that's a lot of questions and I appreciate anyone's input.