Use and Care Manual

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cut at the required bevel.Light cuts should be taken on one side first, then
the other, gradually enlarging the vee to the requied depth and width.
When the heel is used, the skew is rotated down into the work,using the
tool rest as a pivot.
Otherwise, cutting position and sequence of cuts is the same.As when
using the toe, it is important that cutting be done only by the extreme end of
cutting edge.If deep vees are planned, it is quicker to start them by making
a sizing cut at the center of each vee. Vees can also be scraped with the
spear point chisel or a three-sided file.
LAYING OUT THE PROJECT
Make a layout first,to provide a visual patten to follow while working the
turning.The pattern can be laid out in the same manner as spindle
patterns.Templates can be held against the work for visual comparison.
Circles to locate the various critical points can be quickly scribed on the
rotating work by using the dividers.
TURNING THE PROJECT
The first step is to remove as much wood as possible by boring into the
center with the largest wood bit available. Be careful to measure in
advance the depth to which the drill can be allowed to go.
Next, remove the bulk of the waste by scraping with the round-nose
scraper or the bowl gouge.
Remove up to within 1/8” of finished size in this manner.Finish off the inside
circumference by scraping with the round nose or left round scraper.
Smooth the bottom of the recess by scraping it flat nose scraper. Always try
to position the part of the tool rest that supports the tool as close to the
working surface as possible.