How To Use A Parting Off Tool

This video describes and demonstrates the proper use of the parting tool on a lathe.

How to use a parting off tool. Adding an angle to the tool longer at which side of the cut you need to save allows the cut off part to be held a little longer so you end up with a reasonably burr free part that you cut off. We recommend to use a sub-spindle if available. Use a peeling cut to form a groove about 14 deep near the middle of the piece.

As seen in the images below if the cutting edge is below center the edge will leave a pip on the last step near center. Step 3 if the cutting edge is below the center there will be an undesired pip at the end of the operation. Sometimes a 1-2-3 block against the face is helpful in gaining better access.

Using a cut-off or parting tool one one of these lathes is a bit of an art. I shaped the end of the blade like the Sorby Parting Tool double angle look. Choose an insert geometry designed for parting-off.

A narrow insert creates lower cutting forces and saves material. This method lets you part your spindle projects safely off of the lathe. How to use Get peace of mind with parting off tools that deliver chip control long tool life and machining efficiency.

This may still leave you with a small piece of wood to clean up at the head stock end and a slightly larger piece at the tail stock. Here you will find smart coolant solutions tough inserts and rigid clamping mechanisms that will help you excel in this critical part of the machining process. I bought an inserted tip parting off tool and wanted to test it out on my Myford Super 7B.

I got it looking nice and shiney looked pretty good. With the lathe Off place the tool about 12 to the right of the groove and find the position where the cutting edge just begins to engage the wood with the bevel rubbing. The solution when using carbide inserts for parting off it is best only to use then to within a millimetre or two from the middle of workpiece.