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Started by Footballer, April 14, 2018, 09:58:24 PM

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Footballer

I'm having issues with tool marks on the bottom of my calls. I use carbide tools. How do I get a clean cut all the way across the bottom?


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southern_leo

Good sanding. I actually like to take a hand rotary sander with the lathe off and sand the bottom of my calls. This is quick and ensures an even surface too.

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Footballer

Quote from: southern_leo on April 14, 2018, 10:52:36 PM
Good sanding. I actually like to take a hand rotary sander with the lathe off and sand the bottom of my calls. This is quick and ensures an even surface too.

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What grit do you start with? I've been starting at 100.


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mspaci

I start with 50 grit and this seems to help,Mike

Footballer

Are tool marks normal or am I doing something wrong?


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MickT

Quote from: Footballer on April 16, 2018, 07:29:58 AM
Are tool marks normal or am I doing something wrong?


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Post some pics. Might be chatter or tear out.


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Lonehowl

What kind of calls are we talking about? Sharp tools and rigid setup are 2 things that are important for good clean turning.  Technique is important to of course.
Mark

Footballer

Quote from: MickT on April 16, 2018, 10:47:22 AM
Quote from: Footballer on April 16, 2018, 07:29:58 AM
Are tool marks normal or am I doing something wrong?


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Post some pics. Might be chatter or tear out.


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MickT

Do you have a scraper?


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southern_leo

Work on trying to get an even finish with your chisels, then use the sander. You can get smoother than that with your tools. A scraper does help since it's a flat edge and just slowly work it across. Also a carbide finisher can help to.

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M,Yingling

From pics looks like u might need more of steady hand ,,,, get tool rest  as close to work as possible,, for final clean up cut i like going from center to outer edge with cutter starting center of work .. make sure tool rest is clean same thing with tool shafts i always keep mine cleaned up with paper and wax   
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Footballer

Thanks guys. These are the chisels I have:

http://www.rockler.com/carbide-mini-turning-tool-3-piece-set

Should I use the square to finish?


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southern_leo

Yeah use the square. Like mike said work from the middle out. Make sure your rest is set right. Feed the rougher in just enough to take off the top layer then evenly work it across to the outside. You should be fine.

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Footballer

Quote from: southern_leo on April 16, 2018, 09:15:59 PM
Yeah use the square. Like mike said work from the middle out. Make sure your rest is set right. Feed the rougher in just enough to take off the top layer then evenly work it across to the outside. You should be fine.

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Thanks! I'll give this a shot.


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