Quantity |
Size/Grade |
Tool
or Item |
Comments |
Tools: |
|
|
|
1 |
1/16"
to 1/8" |
Parting
Tool (sometimes called a Cutoff Tool) |
A
diamond shape is better tan rectangular. |
1 |
3/4"
to 1-1/4" |
Roughing
Out Gouge |
The
wider the better! |
1 |
1/2" |
Round
Nose Scraper |
We
will regrind this into an immensely useful scraper for making box lids
and chucks fit correctly. |
1 |
1"
or wider |
Skew
Chisel |
You
have three choices, standard, rolled edge and oval. Oval is the easiest
to use and probably the best choice for beginners. |
1 |
1/2" |
*Spindle
Gouge |
Preferably one ground from round bar stock. Not one stamped or forged from a 1/8" thick strap of steel. We will teach you how to put a correct fingernail grind on it. |
Other
Items: |
|
|
|
1 |
4"
to 6" |
Calipers |
Good
for checking diameters, but don't rush and buy. |
1 |
4"
to 6" |
Dividers |
Good
for stepping off distances, but a ruler and a pencil will do the job
fine. |
1 |
|
Dust
Mask |
Very
nice when sanding. Automotive paper masks are adequate but respirator is
better. |
1 |
|
Face
Shield |
Optional,
see safety glasses |
1 |
|
Notebook |
|
1 |
|
Pencil |
|
1 |
Folding
or 12" Steel |
Ruler |
|
1 |
|
Safety
Glasses |
You
must have a minimum of safety glasses, Most prescription glasses are
safety lenses, but need side shields to be true safety. If in doubt
bring face shield to go over glasses. |
2 |
60g
to 80g |
Sandpaper |
Our current favorite is Norton 3X available at our local Woodcraft Store or selected home centers. Also good is Klingspore PS 33 in a B weight which is a stearated, open coat, aluminum oxide paper. |
2 |
120g
to 180g |
Sandpaper |
Our current favorite is Norton 3X available at our local Woodcraft Store or selected home centers. Also good is Klingspore PS 33 in a B weight which is a stearated, open coat, aluminum oxide paper. |
2 |
220g |
Sandpaper |
Our current favorite is Norton 3X available at our local Woodcraft Store or selected home centers. Also good is Klingspore PS 33 in a B weight which is a stearated, open coat, aluminum oxide paper. |
Nice to Have Tools, But Not Necessary: |
|
||
1 |
1/2" |
Deep
Fluted Bowl Gouge |
HSS
is best and the only reason for bringing is so we can get it
ground correctly. |