I don't think I get it - Thin Kerf Parting Tool

I’ve never used one but I thought it would be the same as using a skew chisel to make a groove.

With the skew, I use the toe (point) and ease it in at about the 10 o’clock point on the work piece.

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

I’ve never seen such a short handled lathe chisel. My guess would be that is causing the chatter by not having any leverage to hold it steady. What brand is that cut off tool?

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Found this YouTube. Not exactly what you asked about but maybe it will help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Joo-cBzsjQ&feature=related

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Hey David, this is how I use mine.

The angle may not be exactly right. I was holding it with my left hand while taking the photo with my right. Hope this helps.

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Papadan – there are a few manufacturers that make it, I got mine from Penn State Industries but I’ve seen similar versions in the catalogs from other popular vendors.

Lew and Trifern thank you for the visual aids, I think I get it now. My parting tool is right out of the box, I am thinking I need to spend some time grinding off the front corner and coming up with an angle I can comfortably work with. I’ll give it a try this weekend and report back.

-- David / Durham, NC