Tool Selection Guide


roughing gouge
     Roughing Gouge:  The roughing gouge is used for Spindle Turning. It is the tool to turn the stock from square to round. Never use the
                                     roughing gouge for bowl turning.

spindle gouge
        Spindle Gouge: The spindle gouge is used for exterior turning. It is usually used for making coves and adding details to a turning. It can
                                   also be used for turning beads and for exterior and shallow turning of bowls.

bowl gouge
            Bowl Gouge: The bowl gouge has a deep flute for removing large wood shavings. It is used to form the outside shape and hollow the
                                   inside of a bowl.

roundnose scraper
Roundnose Scraper: The roundnose scraper is used for removing small amounts of material. It is often used on the inside of a bowl or
                                    hollow form to smooth the interior surface.

skew 
             Skew Chisel: The skew is used to smooth the outside of a cylinder and for making beads on a spindle. It is also used for marking a 
                                    spindle.

Parting tool
              Parting Tool: The parting tool is used to make flat bottom cuts. It is also used to cut a portion of the stock completely off or part it
                                     from the rest.

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