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The Brailsford SetA new set of six tools for beginners. This set enables the woodturner to cover a wide range of turning with the minimum amount of kit. For a modest expenditure it gives beginners all they need to be up and running. The tools can be purchased as a set or individually (handled or unhandled).The 'All Rounder'Made from HSS 1/2 in. (12.5 mm.) diameter HSS. This tool embodies a new concept. It has a carefully designed flute that enables it to be used as a multi-purpose tool: it can be used for roughing out, for finished spindle work, and (as a bowl gouge) for smaller faceplate work. This tool may be used to complement the others in the set; or, for the beginner with a small lathe, it can be used to reduce the initial expenditure by the purchase of one tool instead of three.
Roughing out gougeThis tool (which is unique to Ashley Iles) is made from 1/2 in. (12 mm.) HSS round bar. The half-round flute produces a deep but narrow shaving. Because the full diameter of the bar is extended into the handle there is virtually no vibration even when turning down 4 in. or 5 in. square timber and, because it is relatively slim, it can get into places where other roughing gouges are too big.
Skew chiselThis is tool is 1 ¼ in. (30 mm.) wide and is made from high quality carbon steel which produces a superb edge that is easy to sharpen or regrind. Although it is made of carbon steel this tool will have a long life because it is used only for light finishing work and does not have to be sharpened often. When making the planing cut the generous width of the toolmakes it safer to use.
Spindle gougeNominally ¼ in., this tool is actually made from 7 mm diameter HSS bar. It can be used for both large and small diameter spindle work. As the diameter of the bar is slightly thicker than normal ¼ in. gouges it provides greater strength when overhanging the tool rest to reach, for example, the inside of egg cups or goblets.
Parting toolBeing only 1/8 in. (3 mm.) wide this carbon steel tool will part-off with less resistance and wastage than wider tools. Its parallel sides make it a more versatile tool than its over-specialised cousins.
Round nose scraperThis 3/4 in. (19 mm.) wide tool is made from carbon steel that readily provides a good burr for scraping inside hollow items. It is slightly thicker than the standard scraper; this helps to minimise the vibration that can be experienced when reaching over the tool rest.
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