Woodchuck usage

[Russianwolf]

I love my woodchucks, but wanted to ask you guys that have them some questions.

what approach angles are working best for you? I found that with my stock rest I really have to tip the tool down to get the cutting edge near center line, and if I'm not careful I can dig in quick.

I still need to make handles for mine that will give me more control, but what's working for you guys in approach?

 

[Russianwolf]

no replies??????? I'm shocked


Looks like I can lower my short tool rest and try some different approaches, that or move some stuff around and take the swing arm off my bango and lower the big one.

 

[Mark]

Sorry. Just saw the post. I have to tip the tool down pretty far to get the right cut. Otherwise the chunks will fly... :biggrin:

I'm thinking maybe a new tool rest that is shorter would be a good investment.

(UPDATE) I just went and tried it. My stock tool rest goes low enough. I'll try using that one for a bit. It's an 8 inch long rest, but if it works, I could cut it down to 5"

 

[snyiper]

Cut the end of the tool rest so the rest will be below centerline. Mine is the same way I will buy a designated tool rest here soon but the steep angle can be a safety issue especially if it catches bad!!!!

 

[PaulDoug]

I use mine with the cutting edge at center of the stock and hold the Woodchuck parallel to the floor. Shaft flat on the tool rest.

 

[THarvey]

I lower my tool rest, so that the woodchuck is approaching the cut just below the center line. I present the tool level, handle to tip.

 

[Mack C.]

I use mine with the cutting edge at center of the stock and hold the Woodchuck parallel to the floor. Shaft flat on the tool rest.

Ditto here for me. I have to be careful that I don't lift up the tool handle as I move back & forth, especially on acrylics, since the chips really fly then!

I try to envision riding the bevel, as one might with a roughing gouge.

 

[Pioneerpens]

I do mine the same as Mack and Paul...and when it gives off a little "bounce back"...move the tool rest in a little closer to your work so you don't chunk the material your turning. DAMHIKT

 

[wolftat]

I lower my tool rest and then adjust the cut angle to whatever works for the blank I'm turning, sometimes it is different than the one before it.

 

[CaptG]

I have a Jet mini and the tool rest will lower enough that the tool cutting edge will be on the blank centerline. I raise or lower the handle to adjust as I cut. The ribbons fly