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Woodturning is a form of craftsmanship using wood. It transforms simple chunks of wood into beautiful furniture, architectural pieces and other articles. Achieving artistic wood forms requires a system that is composed of a lathe and specific tools. Each tool represents or attains a certain design or cut. There is a significant number of woodturning tools. Most of these tools are made of high speed steel or carbon steel and are available in a range of sizes.
Since there are many kinds of tools on the market, choose only the basic tools, especially if you are just starting out on your first project. As a beginner, you should try to familiarize yourself with the common functions of the tools. For instance, you have to know the differences of the size, form and shape or the difference between the materials (whether it is carbon or high speed steel).
Carbon steel is easier to work with than high speed steel, especially if you're a beginner. However, high speed steel has a longer lifespan and you need not constantly sharpen it. It is designed to achieve greater speed in cutting. Each kind of steel has its advantages and disadvantages.
Woodturning tools are classified into three categories: chisels, gouges and scrapers. Gouges can be sub-categorized into spindle gouges, bowl gouges and roughing-out gouges. Both chisels and gouges are cutting tools. They are designed to slice through without tearing the wood fibres. Scrapers are called crude tools, since they tear out shavings. They have to be used carefully to obtain a flawless finish. Chisels can also be used as scrapers.
Remember that the proper attitude and a precise body position are both needed to complete a successful woodworking project. Also, do not forget to wear protection clothing. This will shield you from wood splinters and other possible accidents.
Note: You can view a
bigger version of the wood turned items by placing your mouse curser on the
image and click. A new window will open with the larger image. When finished
viewing, just close the window and come back here to view the others.
Colour and markings may differ in
appearance slightly in your finished turning from the one's shown in the photo's
depending on wood used at the time they are turned. Each item is handcrafted
individually, so slight variances should be expected especially if ordering more
than one item. The sizes listed are approximate. They may be a couple of
millimetres taller, longer, wider or little shorter, etc.
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