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Model T25920/T25926 (Mfd. Since 08/14)
• Scrapers—Typically used where access for
other tools is limited, such as hollowing oper-
ations. This is a flat, double-ground tool that
comes in a variety of profiles (round nose,
spear point, square nose, etc.) to match
many different contours.
Figure 30. Example of a round nose scraper.
Figure 31. Example of a parting tool.
• Parting Tools—Used for sizing and cut-
ting off work. This is a flat tool with a sharp
pointed nose that may be single- or double-
ground.
• Specialty Tools—These are the unique,
special function tools to aid in hollowing, bowl
making, cutting profiles, etc. The Swan Neck
Hollowing Tool shown on Page 30 is a good
example of a specialty tool.
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Lathe tools come in a variety of shapes and sizes
and usually fall into five major categories.
• Gouges—Mainly used for rough cutting,
detail cutting, and cove profiles. Rough gouge
is a hollow, double-ground tool with a round
nose, and detail gouge is a hollow, double-
ground tool with either a round or pointed
nose.
Figure 28. Example of a gouge.
• Skew Chisel—A very versatile tool that can
be used for planing, squaring, V-cutting,
beading, and parting off. The skew chisel is
flat, double-ground with one side higher than
the other (usually at an angle of 20-40˚).
Figure 29. Example of a skew chisel.