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POSITION OF HANDS
While turning, the hand that holds the tool handle
should be in a natural position. This hand provides the
leverage for the tool by either moving in toward the
chisel or moving out. The position of the tool rest hand
is more a matter of individual preference, rather than a
“set” or “proper” position. However, a palm-up grip (Fig.
20) is generally considered best. In this position, the
first finger acts as a guide, sliding along the tool rest as
the cut is made.
The alternate position is a palm-down grip (Fig. 21). In
this position, the heel of the hand or the little finger
serves as a guide. The palm-down position is solid and
positive
– excellent for roughing or heavy cutting.
Most beginners start with the palm-down grip, switching
later to the palm-up position
for better manipulation of the chisel.
SMOOTHING A CYLINDER
To smooth a cylinder, use a large skew chisel. This
requires practice, but experience with this tool is very
important. Place the cutting point near the center of
chisel and high on the work (Fig. 22). Sometimes, in
striving for a certain position in relation to the work, the
beginner will often overlook this all-important point.
Raising the handle will increase the depth of cut while
lowering the handle, of course, does the opposite. As
with the gouge, the skew can be advanced in either
direction. The center of the skew toward the heel does
the actual cutting. The back portion of the grind or bevel
supports the tool, while the handle-hand controls the depth of cut by rocking the chisel on
this pivot point. Because of this, keep the skew bevel perfectly flat.
Fig 20.
Fig 21.
Fig 22.
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