Help....Wood Lathes?

Question

what tools do you use to cut when you are using a wood lathe.

Answer 1

A Skill Saw will work, but it's a little overkill. Try a Hack Saw.

Answer 2

all are right except the first response

Answer 3

Bert had it right.

Lathe chisels have long strong handles to give you

the proper leverage for safety.

If you didn't know this, I most strongly advise you to get

some training before you mess with a wood lathe.

They're safe enough if you know what you're

about, but they can really bite those who don't.

Answer 4

Wood turning chisels. The main ones being a gouge, a skew, a parting tool, and a scraper. There are gazillion varieties of each, as well as many other specialized chisels. If you get into woodturning, expect to pay more money for tooling than the lathe itself cost. Along with the chisels, a good grinder for sharpening is a must as you sharpen often to keep a good edge. sorry I started getting long winded.

Answer 5

They are called lathe chisels and come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.

Bert