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Hello,
I am currently putting together all the piece I need to start turning pens. I have a basic question, which tool do you use on the lathe?
I did multiple searches and either the keyword are not specific enough or the information is very diffuse. If there is such a thread, I would be happy to be referred to it.
In my case, I intend to round blank between centers to 3/4 and then use a collet chuck to continue turning. (mostly intend to use acrylic to begin). Although I am very interested in any general information.
What do you use to round square blanks?
What I've found on this is some use gouge, what size do you prefer? Some use some carbide insert tool, what is the advantage over a gouge? Some may use scrapers, since a couple of carbide tool use this principle. Do you use a round or square scraper?
Whant to you use to make some rounded shape on the pen barrel?
I guess a square scraper may not be the best tool, is a round scraper better for this purpose?
Is a parting tool necessary or can any other tool replace this?
What do you use for finishing before sanding/polishing?
Some seem to use skew chisel (some use these from the start to the finish)
As a newbie, I am perplexed with the divergeance of opinion., trying to make some sese of it all. Of course all will be clearer when I get my lathe, but I will need some tools to start.
Is a kit of a roughing gouge, a rounded skew chisel and a scraper (round or square?) a good kit to start with?
Cheers
Claude
I am currently putting together all the piece I need to start turning pens. I have a basic question, which tool do you use on the lathe?
I did multiple searches and either the keyword are not specific enough or the information is very diffuse. If there is such a thread, I would be happy to be referred to it.
In my case, I intend to round blank between centers to 3/4 and then use a collet chuck to continue turning. (mostly intend to use acrylic to begin). Although I am very interested in any general information.
What do you use to round square blanks?
What I've found on this is some use gouge, what size do you prefer? Some use some carbide insert tool, what is the advantage over a gouge? Some may use scrapers, since a couple of carbide tool use this principle. Do you use a round or square scraper?
Whant to you use to make some rounded shape on the pen barrel?
I guess a square scraper may not be the best tool, is a round scraper better for this purpose?
Is a parting tool necessary or can any other tool replace this?
What do you use for finishing before sanding/polishing?
Some seem to use skew chisel (some use these from the start to the finish)
As a newbie, I am perplexed with the divergeance of opinion., trying to make some sese of it all. Of course all will be clearer when I get my lathe, but I will need some tools to start.
Is a kit of a roughing gouge, a rounded skew chisel and a scraper (round or square?) a good kit to start with?
Cheers
Claude