Lathe Turning
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Lathe Tools

There are four basic tools that you need when doing lathe work (Figure 12-3).

• Gouges are used to round the stock and to make concave curves called “coves,” mostly in spindle turning.
• Roundnose chisels are also used to make coves, mostly in faceplate turning.
• Skew chisels are used to make convex curves called “beads.” They can also be used to cut straight or tapered cylinders.
• Parting tools are used mostly for sizing and parting operations.

A basic lathe tool set includes 1" and 1/2" gouges, a 1/2" round-nose chisel, a 1" skew chisel, and a 1/8" parting tool. These five tools can be used for all types of turning.

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