How To Use A Diamond Parting Tool

Tipped 30-45 degrees the shear scraping cut will improve the sruface prior to standing.

How to use a diamond parting tool. The round edge allows smooth travel along the tool rest while the tool is tipped on edge. As you do this practice looking at the horizon rather than directly at the cutting edge. Available exclusively at Woodcraft these tools represent great value and quality.

High-speed steel blades stay sharp up to six times longer than carbon steel. Honing required before use. 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.

Parting tools come in several different shapes. The threaded knob screw has a pointed end which was great when I sharpened my roughing gouge but trying to hold the edge of the parting tool would cause the tool to slip off whenever I tried to apply. It also makes for a fine detailing tool eg.

It also reduces the amount of heat build up caused by friction thereby lessening the chance of burning the bottom of the parted project. Following the directions in the turning tool instruction guide I mounted the parting tool. Best for diamond ridge to be centered between bevels.

Beading Parting Tool. Then use the BP tool to round the sides of the center ring to form a bead. The radius point provides versatility as the shearing cut can be made either way depending on grain direction.

The 18 -3mm tool reduces the amount of waste vital if the timber is an expensive exotic one. At least on my Diamond parting tool. Made from M2 steel and available with Beech or Ash Handles as standard.