Your TERMITE will also be very useful on end grain work outside. Try it on facing cuts and pommels. You will be
pleasantly surprised at how clean it cuts. Cutting action for pommels is much the same as for hollowing. Rotate the
tool at about 15 degrees and push it across the grain.
Note: The clean cut is caused because little or no heel pressure is used. This prevents crushing or tearing of the
wood as is found with other tools. Don’t be afraid to use the TERMITE for finishing cuts ont he bottom of the board
grain bowls or to face platters if you can reach with it. It will do a better job than most other tools you’ve ever
used.
End Grain Turning - Outside
You can use the TERMITE right out of the box, but like other tools it requires maintenance. It is for this purpose that
we have supplied you with a mounted point and a grinding block. You will also need a router. NO a drill press won’t
do unless you have one that puts out the required 16,000 - 30,000 RPM.
Remove the TERMITE bit from the handle with the 1/8” wrench supplied and mount it in the side of the grinding
block. With the block as your guide, set the mounted point in your router to a height where the tip just protrudes
up through the center of the TERMITE bit. Start the router and move the inside of the mounted TERMITE bit in small
circles around the point to touch all sides until the tool is sharp. Keep the TERMITE cool by dipping it in water often.
Do not grind the outside
as this will destroy the desired geometry.
Sharpening
Do not plunge feed the TERMITE bit onto the mounted grinding point. It will destroy the point and/or produce
a very rough finish on the TERMITE.
Wear proper safety protection equipment when using or performing maintenance.
If your mounted grinding point becomes dull or loaded, while rotating clean it with either sandpaper or a
dressing stick available from your ONEWAY Dealer or at a good industrial supply house.
A Word of Caution
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Sharpening Block
Mounted Point
Router Base
Termite Bit
Set Screw
Version 3.2 December 2010
