TOOL REST HEIGHT and POSITION: Woodturning

Sam explores proper tool rest positions. He does sample cuts on the inside and outside of a bowl.

[@rbahr8214]

Great information, particularly about changing the tool height for scrapers inside a bowl (6-8 minute mark).

[@Napalmgas]

Very helpful. Thanks much Sam. Gary

[@gordonchapman222]

5 years old and this tutorial is just as valid to day. I am so new at wood turning I don't even have my own lathe yet. So until that day comes I am enjoying watching and taking notes from people like you. Thanks for such an informative vidio - subbed 👍

[@earlrumble1692]

Sam, I have truly enjoyed these instructional videos! I know it takes a lot of effort on your part so I thank you very much. As a beginner that is "self taught" I realize that I should have been watching the KZbin channel long ago. I'm sure I could have saved a lot of money and, perhaps, avoided the accident that lost me half my right thumb! Keep up the great work...you are much appreciated!

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Sam

[@billk.5891]

Thank you, that was very helpful.

[@benjabens2058]

keep teaaching ,sam, i learned a lot of your videos!thanks!grtngs from belgium!

[@tobygordon5442]

Great job Sam. I'm a new turner and your video helped me understand tool rest placement.

[@MikeWaldt]

Excellent video Sam, packed full of some very important tips, and very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you once again. Take care Mike

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Mike, I just got back from the Utah Woodturning Symposium and am pretty fired up. I got home late last night after a long drive. But can't wait to get back into the shop. Richard Raffan was scheduled to demonstrate but for health concerns could not be there. I really learned turning from his books and VHS tapes (which I still watch). I have been lucky to get to know him over the years. I missed him not being there. We all wish him the best. Keep on turning. Sam

[@fredgraber9385]

Another great video, Sam. Packed with tips and very well presented, along with the cutting edge, should go a long way toward making my turning better and more enjoyable. You are a huge help to newbies like myself, and for that, I thank you.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks for watching

[@colinjenkins3654]

As a beginner this was a valuable video and will only improve my woodturning. Thank you....

[@Boomers_Bud]

An excellent video topic for myself Sam. Again, thank you for getting back to or revisiting the basics. I look forward to your videos. Derek

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Sam

[@stringmanipulator]

Thank you Sam for yet another very good video

[@TomStratton]

Thanks Sam... A few interesting points there. There is always room for a little learning or reiteration! Cheers Tom Stratton

[@blackemmons]

Thanks again Sam from a beginner for sharing your talent. JimE

[@jamesmoore3346]

Ever since I saw my first Sam Angelo video I have greatly improved my turning experiance. Although at this time I just have a mini lathe and turn ornaments. The woodturning bug has hit me and lately I am concidering a PSI Turncrafter or a NOVA Comet. Leaning toward the turncrafter. Maybe a month away......Thanks Sam for sharing so much with the rest of us.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks very much, Sam

[@HarryWatts65]

Hi Sam, Thanks for another super instructional video, and thanks for all the hard work you put into the videos, has always very well demonstrated and explained, Thanks for sharing. Regards Harry

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Harry

[@alfredoleiser]

thank you for this excellent SCIENTIFIC presentation of cutting edge

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Sam

[@TheBergy32]

I think this is a great video, especially for new turners!

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Sam

[@allanwright5736]

Thanks Sam I need all the info I can get. I will watch this again maybe it will sink in.

[@JHBreakell]

Video on scrapers and tool rest very helpful. Thanks.

[@AD4MRick]

Another great video. Thanks

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Sam

[@gnosticsoul1]

Another informative video. Thanks

[@JosephLorentzen]

It is amazing the quality of your videos.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks I really appreciate hearing that. I work hard at the video part and editing. Sam

[@sveinsvendsen9093]

Great video, simple and well explained

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I appereciate that Sam

[@alpapounet]

merci pour ces très judicieux conseils et cette très belle vidéo

[@paulalderton3187]

well done sam great vid,, and some good tips,, paul

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Sam

[@allanwright5736]

My question for some time has been " is that round tool rest 1" bar?" I have a meter of 1" and thought I would make some rests of different lengths. I always look forward to your videos.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Allan I think' I answered this in an e-mail????? Let me know if I did not. Sam

[@mikec2173]

Hi Sam, I have searched the comments and watched your video again but cannot understand the cutting dynamics for the need to raise the tool rest (and scrape higher) when scraping the inside rim of the bowl? Can you elaborate more for me? Thank you for your work

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

An important question....When scraping on the inside of the bowl it is important to be a little above center line. IF you get a catch, then the tool will not dig into the wood as much-it will "go into space". Same thing on the outside of a bowl. The tool should be cutting slightly below center, so if you get a catch the tool will not dig into the wood as much. Sam

[@peterwells5059]

Sam I have watched several of your videos and find them very clear and useful. I am wondering is you have a suggested source for the round tool rest you use.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Here it is bestwoodtools.com Sam

[@peterwells5059]

thanks

[@seniorchiefharris]

Yet another great video Sam! I really enjoyed it and it answered several questions I had regarding the correct presentation of the turning tool to the wood vs tool rest height. I'm curious though, I notice you use a 'round' tool rest while I prefer a 'hardened rod' tool bar (i.e. Robust...). I find it easier to position and gauge the closeness to the turning than a round toolbar... Am I missing something or is this a 'personal preference' or??? Thanks for all you do and save turning you always!

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

The round tool rest is very hard steel. I got it primarily for thread chasing. It is smaller than the tool rest that came with my powermatic. But you are correct in that I can get my powermatic rest closer to the wood. But I still love the round one. I got it from Baxter tools. Sam

[@ronald44181000]

Once again Sam for your infinite insights and demonstrations. My question is have you ever tried using the Robert Sorby Turnmaster Pro series of lathe tools? I am continually having to re-adjust my tool rest heights as well as the distance from the workpiece in order to effectively turn. In the straight on tool bit orientation they work perfectly, but when the tool bits are rotated into the scraping mode at + or - 15 degrees they tend to catch a lot.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I do not have any of these particular tools. I do have carbide tools which are mostly for hollowing but once in a while I do use them for other jobs. Carbide cutters can be extremely catchy. I have one that I hardly use because it is crazy and if I get a catch I want to throw the tool in the trash. So I know what you are saying. I think, generally, raise the tool handle a bit and have the cutting edge 1) below the center line on the outside of a bowl and 2) above the center line when on the inside of a bowl. I have a video on scrapers that explains this. Well I am not sure if I helped any. One more thing. I believe a regular bowl or spindle gouge is more versatile. You can raise or lower the tool handle, scrap or cut and more. Not so much with the carbide. Sam

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Thanks again for doing these. I see you use a round bar rest a lot and I wondering when you change off and why. Cheers

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Lee The one that came with my powermatic is often a little too massive. I usually start with this one. I also use the round one for thread chasing cause I can get my hand around it to hold the armrest tool. Sam

[@robertkutz9540]

SAM great video were did you get the round tool rest.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I got it from Baxtor. They make the thread chasing jigs. Sam

[@farchanzulianto92]

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[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

And I do appreciate you watching very much. Thank you, Sam.

[@TomStratton]

Thanks Sam... A few interesting points there. There is always room for a little learning or reiteration! Cheers Tom Stratton