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Woodturning Tool Bevel & Clearance Angles
The diagrams on this page show details of the angles and profiles supplied on Robert Sorby
tools.
The images are broken into four sections from left to right.
1. A general view
2. An end view showing the actual cutting edge profile
3. A top view showing the shape of the cutting edge as seen when using the tool, together with any relevant
profile angle
4. A side view with the recommended bevel or clearance angle depending on the type of tool being sharpened.
Woodworking Chisel & Plane Iron Bevel Angles
The diagrams below show all the views as described above but with the addition of the two
showing the primary and secondary bevel angles depending on the type of wood to be worked.
Please refer to the angle setter information guide on the front of the system for more recommended bevel angles.
Achieving the exact bevel angle on any fingernail or long grind gouge has
never been easier than with the
ProSet.
By placing the gouge into the clamp of the profile arm and then extending
the gouge upto the required stop and locking it into place the turner will
be able to obtain precise and repeatable bevel angles.
