Chattertool Design Variations
V Grooves
Using the cutter on
centre at several fixed
positions will give a
variety of patterns
depending upon length
of cutter and speed of
rotation.
Herringbone
V cuts made side-by-
side will give a
herringbone effect.
The finer patterns
come from slower
speeds or shorter ^
cutter projections. The
cutter is used on
centre.
Lattice
Side movement with
the blade turned
through 45° allows t to
vibrate diagonally. Use
with light pressure and
fast traverse to create
a delicate woven
pattern.
Linear Patterns
Using the same speed and
cutter length will produce a
finer texture at B than at A
since the surface speed is
slower. A coarser texture C
comes from faster rotation
and/or longer cutter
projection.
Spirals (Anti-clockwise)
Cutter used ABOVE centre.
When cutting above centre,
work from left to right to
prevent any possible kick-
back. Use right hand
straight side of cutter
parallel to turned surface.
Spirals (Clockwise)
Using left hand side of
cutter with cutter used
BELOW centre the spirals
run in opposite direction to
those above.
Chatterwork is so effective and such good fun to do that you may be tempted to put it everywhere but it is best used
sparingly with plenty of smooth surrounding surface to highlight it. Before attempting to apply chatterwork to finished
projects, practice on a scrap of end-grain hardwood. The more you do it, the better you will know how to achieve the
pattern you want. when you make a pattern that you like, note the variables involved so that you can recreate on
future projects..
Sharpening the Chattertool Cutters
The cutting edges are ground at 90°. With the handle raised
(as fig 8), the burr, produced during grinding, cuts like a small
scraper.
The Square, Pointed & Domed ends should present little
difficulty when regrinding. Ideally, a formed wheel should be used
when grinding the Hollow cutter. If this should not be available ,
use a slipstone or alternatively wrap a piece of abrasive paper
around a 3/8Ø dowel and work across the nose of the cutter. 100
grit aluminium oxide paper will produce a sufficient burr.
FOR SAFETY – ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
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