Stuart Batty- Fundamentals of woodturning

1. What  makes woodturning difficult is because it has grain which translates our skill.
2. We are always trying to cut side grain, no matter how the wood in orientated in the chuck.
3. Chucking- 2 elements- accurate and secure. Must re-grip tightening often as wood fibers will compress.
4. Elements to a sharp tool-
Angle of the edge- Lower to number of angle the more the tool self feeds
through the wood. The higher the angle number the more pressure is required in the cut. 40* is the primary angle which is considered neutral.
Shape- 40* on the bevel
5. Practice makes permanent- good or bad.
6. Tool rest factors- Angle, height, Overhang/Length of the handle.
7. Have some water at your grinding station- not to cool the metal, but to lubricate the grinding process.