How To Use A Diamond Parting Tool

After a few strokes check the surface to see your progress.

How to use a diamond parting tool. At least on my Diamond parting tool. This is a variation on the. Parting tools are mostly used for cutting through or forming shoulders and are essential in any workshop.

Extra length of the handles allows greater control and comfort for those long turning sessions. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy. For lathes that are able to run safely in reverse ie a camlock bolt on or LO fitting the parting tool can be mounted in either the front tool post and the lathe run in the reverse direction or in a rear tool post and the lathe run in the normal direction.

On a practice spindle use a parting tool to cut two grooves near its center about 38 apart and 516 deep. The radius point provides versatility as the shearing cut can be made either way depending on grain direction. It also makes for a fine detailing tool eg.

The 18 -3mm tool reduces the amount of waste vital if the timber is an expensive exotic one. The ridge that runs the length of the sides of the tool makes the tool tippy as its positioned with this ridge directly on the toolrest. Made from M2 steel and available with Beech or Ash Handles as standard.

These diamond parting tool can also help you in carrying out other activities such. The round edge allows smooth travel along the tool rest while the tool is tipped on edge. Holding the tool bit in this position provides all the clearance angles required for general cutting purposes.

Parting tools come in several different shapes. Possesses a fine 2mm cutting edge. High-speed steel blades stay sharp up to six times longer than carbon steel.