I like and recommend D-Way Tools (brand) 1″ Long & Strong Curved NEG Rake Scraper BM-NRS-34-LSC.
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Category Archives: Turning Tools
Burnishing Tool for Wood Lathe

I like to burnish the textures that I create with my Sorby Spiraling and Texture Tool. The
burnishing step smooths the texture, pushes down any burrs that sticking up, etc. It makes things
look better.
Note: You should also check out my “Crown Verses Sorby Spiraling & Texturing Tool” blog entry.
Short Quick Release Tool Handle
Short Quick Release Tool Handle
I recently made a shorter 10" version of the 16" long 5/8" Quick Release Tool Handle made by Jimmy Clewes. I made the one with the red stripes in above photo. I like it. Continue reading Short Quick Release Tool Handle
More Bosch Stabilizer Holes
I added 10 more fulcrum pin holes to my Trent Bosch Hollowing Tool Stabilizer. Now there is always a hole in the right location! This really saves time and makes hollowing a lot more fun! Continue reading More Bosch Stabilizer Holes
Bosch Stabilizer Improvements
I now use the Trent Bosch Hollowing Tool Stabilizer for all of my hollowing.
Here are three small quick and easy improvements I made to my Bosch Stabilizer.
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Narrow & Parting Tools in General
I would like to point out there are better alternatives to the standard narrow woodturning parting tools generally available in the US.
The “4.5mm 3/16″ Fluted Parting Tool” made by “Ashley Iles” in the UK is the best narrow parting tool in my not so humble opinion. It is fluted. Thus it has two sharp points on the front that slice the wood a lot cleaner than the blunt point on the standard narrow partings tools available in the US.
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