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I've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.Roy.
Quote from: wheeltapper on March 02, 2013, 04:48:06 PMI've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.Roy.Ok Roy, I'll make one then!
I wasn't offering a tutorial Chris! Seeing as you've "volunteered" me though what do you need? Photo's? Video? As it's only 2 degrees in my workshop at the moment though I won't be going out there for a while!
I've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.theres nothing new under the sun tho, L C Mason describes a tool like that in my 1963 edition of 'Using the small lathe'.Roy.
Quote from: wheeltapper on March 02, 2013, 04:48:06 PMI've made a tool like that and it gives a lovely finish.used properly the swarf comes off like cobwebs.theres nothing new under the sun tho, L C Mason describes a tool like that in my 1963 edition of 'Using the small lathe'.Roy.Yup. Words and music here:.......Mason's version employs a round toolbit but the cutting principle's the same.Joe
This type of finish tool can also be used with a shaper.http://www.neme-s.org/shapers/columns/shaper_column_43.htmlDan