Using Turning Tools - Page 2 of 6

Scrapers: The Turner’s Best Friend
November 1, 2009

Reach for this simple tool when others reach their limit
Lathe Scraper Basics: Smooth Surface for a Bowl
October 1, 2009

A large dome scraper gives smooth cuts in changing grain
Lathe Scraper Basics: Perfectly Flat Surfaces
October 1, 2009

How to use a boat-tail scraper to make a flat platter
How to Turn at a Safe Speed
January 20, 2009

A good rule-of-thumb for turning at the proper speed
A Turner’s Basic Tool Kit
July 1, 2008

A group of tools to get you started on spindle and faceplate turning
Eight Questions on Bowl Turning
January 20, 2008

Mike Mahoney demonstrates essential turning techniques and answers your questions about the craft
Turning Techniques: The Difference Between Shear Scraping, Shear Cutting, and Cutting
January 20, 2008

Learn the differences between these techniques and watch a demonstration of each in part two of an eight-part series on wood turning
Turning Gouge Primer
January 20, 2008

Why are there so many different gouges?
Bowl Turning Tip: How to Positioning the Gouge
January 20, 2008

Learn the correct way to use a gouge when roughing a blank
Turning Tip: How to Tame Tearout
January 20, 2008

Avoid end-grain tearout with proper tool positioning and cutting in the right direction

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