Sizing tool.

[FrederickH 523]

Has anyone ever had good results with this type of sizing tool. It's supposed to make duplicate tenons/parting cuts and I keep getting tearouts/catches when I try to remove the tool. By the way, without the spacing arm, this parting tool(1/4") cuts like a dream.

[HandyDan 88,246]

Never saw one of those.  It looks like a hard tool to master which may be the reason for that.  My best results for duplicate tenons employs an open end wrench for the sizing.   

[Gunny 53,025]

10 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

My best results for duplicate tenons employs an open end wrench for the sizing.   

This is what I use as well.  Never tried anything else.

[FrederickH 523]

9 minutes ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

This is what I use as well.  Never tried anything else.

What am I missing, technique-wise, to make this tool work for me???? I too, use the open ended wrench for sizing.

 

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/turning-tools/20257-sorby-sizing-tool

Edited March 29, 2020 by FrederickH

[Gunny 53,025]

2 minutes ago, FrederickH said:

What am I missing, technique-wise, to make this tool work for me???? I too, use the open ended wrench for sizing.

Not sure, I turn, but don't consider myself to be some pro.  Never have seen the tool you posted.  I understand how it works but the technique like Dan said may be difficult to master. 

 

@lew might have some suggestions.  Or someone else that sees this post.  Keep commenting and keep it active someone is bound to know something.

[HandyDan 88,246]

1 hour ago, FrederickH said:

What am I missing, technique-wise, to make this tool work for me????

 

I suppose practice makes perfect.  Here's a video with it in use making a rolling pin.  Not much out there showing it in use.

 

 

[lew 18,083]

I was about to post this video but Dan beat me to it.

 

Never used this tool so I'm just spitballing here. Could it be that the tool is for setting the final diameter? Do you get close to the desired dimension and then use it for the final turning when turning several tenons of the same size?

[lew 18,083]

Saw this in an Amazon review-

[lew 18,083]

Not sure if you have an Instagram account-

 

 

Edited March 29, 2020 by lew

[FrederickH 523]

1 hour ago, lew said:

I was about to post this video but Dan beat me to it.

 

Never used this tool so I'm just spitballing here. Could it be that the tool is for setting the final diameter? Do you get close to the desired dimension and then use it for the final turning when turning several tenons of the same size?

I tried to use it for the final dimensions but it would always catch and chip the wood. I guess practice makes perfect. Thanks for the very fine links......... You da man!!!

[lew 18,083]

I re-looked at the video and some of the images. It almost looks like the point of the parting tool (or bedan) is slightly above center on the work piece. I wonder if that makes any difference? Maybe you have already tried that.

[FrederickH 523]

15 minutes ago, lew said:

I re-looked at the video and some of the images. It almost looks like the point of the parting tool (or bedan) is slightly above center on the work piece. I wonder if that makes any difference? Maybe you have already tried that.

Lew, I've tried this tool in all positions and couldn't get a good cut. For me, the hardest part was removing the tool once the tenon was cut. I have the Sorbey sizing tool (3/8") and purchased the one, pictured above, online for less that $10.00, including shipping, and the parting tool shown is the best of my 4 parting tools that I own.

[lew 18,083]

24 minutes ago, FrederickH said:

Lew, I've tried this tool in all positions and couldn't get a good cut. For me, the hardest part was removing the tool once the tenon was cut. I have the Sorbey sizing tool (3/8") and purchased the one, pictured above, online for less that $10.00, including shipping, and the parting tool shown is the best of my 4 parting tools that I own.

Not trying to be a wise a$$ here, but are you shutting down the lathe to remove the tool?

[HandyDan 88,246]

I can see where a catch can happen easily.  I don't see one of these tools in my future but I don't turn a lot of spindles either.

[FrederickH 523]

44 minutes ago, lew said:

Not trying to be a wise a$$ here, but are you shutting down the lathe to remove the tool?

Yes and no. I like to keep the lathe running when possible. Stopping the lathe would, indeed, limit that problem🛠.

[Gerald 11,608]

Getting here a little late. The video is a bedan so not a lot of relation to a parting tool. Sizing with a tool like this probably requires getting moderately close first. I would approach like a peeling cut instead of a regular parting cut. I think that is the reason for the drop down protrusion. The drop down would engage the far side first and then use your ABC's .

     1. Anchor the tool to the tool rest

     2. Rub the bevel on the work piece

     3. Cut, but on this try to do it gently. If you push in to fast and hard that is where the catch comes in.

   

[FlGatorwood 9,138]

I am not a pro turner, but I did notice a technique.  At the end of the cut, he pushed down on the handle lifting it straight up from the turning spindle.  Like another poster, this is not in my future.  I am still very old school.  I set my calipers to the desired size, use the parting tool to make the cuts and alternate the parting tool and calipers.  Then it is trim down to size.  However, it takes more time to find the high spots and mark and sand.  My work is not nearly as precise as this tool.  I have turned about a dozen rolling pins and everyone loves them.  

 

Also, I noticed he finished in wax and I finish in mineral oil.  It's just a difference, not important.  I guess a wax would be better to seal the wood.  

[John Morris 22,179]

Moved this topic from tips to turners main forum.

[lew 18,083]

Thanks!

[Masonsailor 1,835]

Looks scary to me 😎

Paul