Jet Tools JWL-1442VS operating instructions Stock Selection, Roughing Out

Stock Selection

Stock for spindles should be straight grained and free of checks, cracks, knots and other defects. It should be cut 1/8" to 1/4" larger than the finished diameter and may require additional length to remove ends if required. Larger stock should have the corners removed to produce an octagon making the piece easier to rough down to a cylinder, see Figure 13.

Roughing Out

1.Use a large roughing gouge and begin cutting about 2” from the tailstock end of the workpiece. Place the tool on the tool rest with the heel of the tool on the surface to be cut.

2.Slowly and gently raise tool handle until cutting edge comes into contact with the workpiece. Work to the right towards the end of the workpiece. You never want to start at the end of a workpiece.

3.Now continue to work the rest of the workpiece. Roll the flute (hollowed-out portion) of the tool in the direction of the cut, see Figure 14. Make long sweeping cuts in a continuous motion to rough the piece down to a cylinder. Keep as much of the bevel of the tool as possible in contact with the workpiece to ensure control and avoid catches. Note: Always cut downhill, or from large diameter to small diameter. Always work toward the end of a workpiece, never start cutting at the end.

4.Once the workpiece is roughed down to a cylinder, smooth it with a large skew. Place the cutting point near the center of the chisel and high on the workpiece, see Figure 15. Touching one of the points of the skew to the spinning workpiece may cause a catch and ruin the workpiece.

5.Add details to the workpiece with skew, spindle gouge, etc.

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