How To Setup A Parting Tool On A Lathe

Often enough to avoid having to face it off in a second op.

How to setup a parting tool on a lathe. This tool height procedure needs to be repeated for every tool that will be used in outside turning. Parting off bowls and lids When turning a bowl on the lathe and holding it by a tenon in a multi-jawed chuck the parting tool can be used to part the bowl from the lathe. With the tip of the tool just beyond the surface of the workpiece turn on the lathe.

We recommend to use a sub-spindle if available. 45 is a good general angle. Check andor Set the Vertical Height of the Tool.

When ground flat on the platform not vertical it will. Be sure tool is sharp 3. Hollow the interior of the bowl and finish both sides of the bowl.

Parting is done with a special tool. Mount a cutting tool onto the tool holder or tool post securely and set the holder perpendicular to the part. First setting proper tool height will minimize the nib.

For an optimal parting tool set-up use a tool holder with a short overhang to avoid vibration. Second if the tip of the parting tool is ground at an angle it will minimize the nib further. This video covers how to properly grind the tool how to set the tool so it is ri.

Make sure it is the tool that you intend to use for your first cut. Then turn the workpiece round and face it to the right length. Not a very good shot but it does show the thickness.