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DESCRIPTION:
M-2 high speed steel (Rc 62-64) lathe tool for woodturning.
MAINTENANCE:
sharpen outside straight across. Sharpen inside with a cone shaped
grinding stone mounted on a small drill.
PRIMARY USES:
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Removal of end grain
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Production of smooth finish
The Hook Tool also is efficient for side grain turning.
In addition, when a bowl gauge becomes unsafe to use because of depth or
other factors, the Hook Tool is an excellent substitute.
I still use machinist tool bits and bent tools when
encountering hard knots and undercutting rolled edges or on closed forms
with sharp angles from the mouth.
DIRECTIONS:
Caution: the Hook Tool is used in a
vertical position or slightly tilted back from the
top. NEVER USE
HORIZONTALLY!
1. Drill the centering hole as true as possible. If the
hole has been drilled off center, the Hook Tool will bang the sides
until the hole is true.
2. The tool rest should be positioned above center.
Note: a. The Hook Tool cuts best between 9:00 and
6:00 positions.
b. The Hook Tool is about a one-fourth inch
diameter; therefore, you can only cut one fourth inch deep. If you try
to take a deeper cut, you will run out of cutting edge.
3. Start cutting from the bored hole straight across by
slightly pushing (similar to riding a bevel on a gauge) against the edge
of the tool.
4. When you reach the wall thickness you desire or when
the tool stops sliding towards the side, the (in a vertical
position---not riding the bevel), draw the tool toward the front. When
the tool is working at its optimum, it will draw itself towards the
rear.
5. As you get deeper, you may have to adjust the tool
rest to a higher position.
FURTHER
SUGGESTIONS:
1. There really are no rigid rules on tool position
except that it is not designed to operate in a horizontal position.
2. I hold the Hook Tool under my armpit so that the
tool is vertical or slightly tipped, until I get a good cut.
3. If the tool stops cutting and is scraping, I drop
the hook down below the 9:00 position. If the trouble persists, make
sure the tool is sharp. If sharpness is not the problem, you may have to
change the angle to the right or left.
I have done many Workshops on using the Hook Tool as well
as almost all other aspects of wood turning. Contact me during the day
by phone or anytime by FAX. I will be happy to talk you through any
problems.
MITCH WOLOK
P. O. Box 594
Steinhatchee, FL 35329
Email: mitchwolok@peoplepc.com
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