CREATING V-GROOVES
Using the point of the skew to create a V-groove in the workpiece.
1. Lightly mark the center of the V with the top of the skew. Move the point of the skew to the right half of the desired
width of your cut.
2. With the bevel parallel to the right side of the cut, raise the handle and push the tool in to the desired depth. Re-
peat from the left side.
NOTE:
The two cuts should meet at the bottom and leave a clean V-groove. Additional cuts may be taken to add to
either the depth or the width of the cut.
PARTING OFF
Adjust the lathe to a slower speed for parting through a workpiece.
1. Place a parting tool on the tool rest and raise the handle until is starts to cut. Continue cutting towards the center
of the workpiece.
2. Loosely hold on to the piece in one hand as it separates from the waste wood.
SANDING
NOTE:
The cleaner the cuts, the less sanding will be required. To sand your workpiece:
1. Move away the tool rest and set the lathe to a low speed.
2. Use sandpaper finer than 120 grit, as coarse sandpaper may scratch the workpiece. Fold the sandpaper into a pad
will allow easier and safer sanding. Do not wrap the sandpaper around your fingers or the workpiece.
3. Sand and progress through finer grits of sandpaper until the desired surface is achieved.
FINISHING
1. Turn off the lathe. The workpiece can be left on the lathe when applying finish.
2. Apply the finish using a brush or paper towel. Remove any excess finish before restarting the lathe.
3. Start the lathe at the lowest speed, as high speed may cause the fresh coat to splash. Allow the finish to dry and
sand again with 320 to 400 grit sandpaper.
4. Apply a second coat of finish and buff the workpiece.
OPERATION
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