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H.S.S. Woodturning Tools - Page 1 |
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Designed by Richard Raffan
Richard
began woodturning in 1970 and can be described as one of the
world's foremost authorities on this craft. Drawing on his vast
experience Richard has designed a range of tools whish are produced
from heavy section materials, with particular attention given
to the curved cutting edge shapes. The tools are safe to use
because the thick material does not flex thus reducing the chance
of catches. The curved cutting edges are less prone to catches
and much enhance the versatility and controlled performance
of the tools. |
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and videos describing and demonstrating his techniques and tool section
are available world wide. |
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Bowl
Scrapers |
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Curved
Skews |
| Size |
3/8" x ¼" |
3/4" x 5/16" |
13/8" x 3/8" |
11/4" x 3/8" |
1 x 3/8" |
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½" x 3/16" |
3/4" x 1/4" |
1" x 5/16" |
¾" x 3/8" |
| Ref. |
HS64 |
HS65 |
HS66 |
HS67 |
HS83 |
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HS68 |
HS69 |
HS82 |
HS81 |
| Handle |
H187 |
H187/11 |
H188 |
H188 |
H187 |
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H187 |
H187 |
H187 |
H187 |
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Parting Tool developed by Kip Christensen
This narrow parting tool is ideal for working with the hard dense
woods used in boxes and tops. It produces a shearing cut and a flat smooth surface.
Beading Tools re-introduced by Dale Nish
These traditional tools overcome the problems of forming precise and consistent beads on small boxes, bases etc. The top of the tool only should be honed to preserve the shape. |
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Beading tools |
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Parting Tool |
| Size |
1/4" X 1/4" |
5/16" X 5/16" |
3/8" X 3/8" |
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1/2" X 1/8" |
| Ref. |
HS77 |
HS78 |
HS79 |
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HS76 |
| Handle |
H186 |
H187 |
H188 |
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H186 |
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HSS Turning Tools and Scrapers by Ray Key
Used mainly for making boxes, from hard dense end grain material.
Internal hollowing from the centre is made easy with short stubby
60/65° angle, this allows for a strong vibration free pivot
cutting action, as the bevel can be rubbed for much of the time.
For outside shaping the long side grind is used with the bevel
rubbing , the tool is pulled along the material. Quality of
surface obtained is the equivelent of a skew chisel, but is
much better than a skew on duifficult woods. |
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used for refined shaping of the outside of small bowls. Used
correctly the bevel rubs with a slicing cut action and leaves
a very clean tool finish, no scraping is required. end grain
hollowing on softer woods and larger work is best done with
the 1/2" gouge. The end / side cutting scraper is made
from a 3/4" square end scraper. This is used to true up
gouge ripples in the base of flat bottomed boxes and to true
up the side walls. The 1/2" skew is one that has a much
longer angle than normal, it is used more like a sheer scraper
is used for the truing up of gouge ripples in the base of soft
curved boxes, goblets, egg cups etc. The modified straight across
the grind make it much easier to remove the nipple or pimple
often foound in such items when the rounded end ones are used. |
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| Ref. |
Description |
Size |
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Description |
Size |
| HS102 |
R.Key
Skew Chisel |
1/2" |
HS105 |
R.Key Spindle Gouge |
3/8" |
| HS103 |
R.Key
Round Side Cutting Scraper |
3/4" |
HS106 |
R.Key
Spindle Gouge |
1/2" |
| HS104 |
R.Key
Square End/Side Cutting Scraper |
3/4" |
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A. 'Key Parting Tool HSS - HS107
Section 1/2" X 3/32"
Used with the widest width of the tool down on the rest, the tapered section gives
tool clearance and stops binding.
B & C. 'Key' French Curve Scrapers HSS - HS108 & HS109
Section 1 1/2" X 3/8"
for larger work 1" X 1/4" for smaller work. The shape of the tool makes it easy to remove
any ripples and undulations from the bowl gouge. Blending of curves
is easy and outward side pressure on the walls of bowls is virtually
eliminated when the tool is used correctly. (Side pressure can cause
wood to flex and give a catch or dig in and shatter.)
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D. 'Key' Round Cutaway Scraper HSS - HS110
Section 3/4" X 1/4"
For inside work with small openings the cut away section allows easier
manipulation under any shoulder and minimises the chance of fouling
the tool on the far side of the opening.
E. 'Key' Shear Scraper HSS - HS111
Section 11/2" X 5/16"
The stubby, heavy section and rounded edges make for easy use
and damps down vibration. Used at an angle of 30° to 45 ° out of the horizontal, gives a fine finish on difficult
timbers when used in this way, for bowls and flat work. |
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Miniature Set by Bonnie Klein
This
miniature set of eight tools was designed by Bonnie Klein
of USA for miniature turning such as goblets, tops, tagua
nuts and jewellery. |
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| Ref. |
Description |
Size |
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Description |
Size |
| HS94 |
Gouge |
5/32" |
HS98 |
Parting
Tool |
3/32" |
| HS95 |
Gouge |
13/64" |
HS99 |
Skew
Chisel |
3/8" |
| HS96 |
Gouge |
1/4" |
HS100 |
Radius
Scraper |
3/8" |
| HS97 |
Gouge |
5/16" |
HS101 |
Square
End Scraper |
3/8" |
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