Radius end mills and lathe radius cutters are woodworking tools used to cut circular shapes or inlays into wooden objects. They require basic woodworking skills and knowledge. The tools can be used to make sphere-shaped designs, concave shapes, and patterns in wood furnishings or art.
A radius end mill is a special woodworking tool used to cut circular shapes or inlays into wooden objects. The tool is equipped with one or more carbide-tipped blades capable of cutting even the hardest wood. Some are designed for use with a wood lathe, while others are used for cutting wood by hand. Both of these tools require some basic woodworking skills and knowledge to maximize results.
A wood lathe is a type of piece of equipment that holds a wooden object and rotates it along a spindle. As the object rotates, workers use special tools and accessories to cut, shape and polish the wood. Those who want to make round cuts on the end of the wooden object need a lathe radius cutter.
While most lathe tools attach to the area above the chucks, the lathe radius tool attaches to the chucks themselves. A sharp point, or point, rotates up and down to cut curves at the end of the object as it rotates. The height and length of the tip can be adjusted to create the desired radius. Typically, the spoke cutter comes with a built-in protractor or other measuring device to ensure precise placement and alignment.
The lathe’s radius cutter can be used to cut a sphere-shaped design into the base of a table or chair leg. It can also be used to cut concave shapes, depending on its placement. Some woodworkers can make a completely round ball of wood using a simple radius end mill. This wooden ball can then be attached to other wooden objects when making furniture or artwork.
A different type of radius cutter can be used for inlay work. Rather than using a lathe, carpenters use this tool to cut wood by hand. The inlay radius cutter looks like a traditional pencil compass, but features two cutting blades instead of a pencil. A very sharp point along one edge of the tool can be used to anchor it into the wood. As the tool is rotated, the blades trace a circle around the central anchor point. The length of each blade can be adjusted to change the width and depth of the cut.
Inlay routers are designed for creating patterns and designs in wood furnishings or art. For example, a decorative circular accent in front of a headboard can be made with this technique. Depending on the desired depth of cut, some woodworkers may supplement the radius cutting tool with a chisel, especially when making large patterns.
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