Position Of Hands; Smoothing A Cylinder - Axminster AWVSWL1200D User Manual

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POSITION OF HANDS

While turning, the hand that holds the tool handle should be in a natural position. This
hand provides the leverage for the too l by either moving in toward the chisel or
moving out. The position of the tool rest hand is more a matter of individual
preference, rather than a "set" or "proper" position. However, a palm-up grip (Fig. 20)
is generally considered best. In this position, the first finger acts as a guide, sliding
along the tool rest as the cut is made. The alternate position is a palm-down grip (Fig.
21). In this position, the heel of the hand or the little finger serves as a guide. The
palm-down position is solid and positive – excellent for roughing or heavy cutting.
Most beginners start with the palm-down grip, switching later to the palm-up position
for better manipulation of the chisel.
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SMOOTHING A CYLINDER

To smooth a cylinder, use a large skew chisel. This requires practice, but experience
with this tool is very important. Place the cutting point near the center of chisel and
high on the work (Fig. 22). Sometimes, in striving for a certain position in relation to
the work, the beginner will often overlook this all-important point. Raising the handle
will increase the depth of cut while lowering the handle, of course, does the opposite.
As with the gouge, the skew can be advanced in either direction. The center of the
skew toward the heel does the actual cutting. The back portion of the grind or bevel
supports the tool, while the handle-hand controls the depth of cut by rocking the
chisel on this pivot point. Because of this, keep the skew bevel perfectly flat.
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