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Oneway Termite tool
Ty Stansell
>Does anyone have experience with the Termite tool. I have just gotten one and I'm not sure of the correct technique to use it. It seems to cut nice, but as I cut form the center to the edge of the form it vibrates alot and makes a chattering sound. Is the angle wrong? Cutting to fast? Suggestions?
Thanks for any help
Ty
Re: Oneway Termite tool *LINK*
Steve Mushinski
>Hello Ty,
Here is a link for you that has a tutorial. I hope it helps.
Re: Oneway Termite tool
bowlman
>When using the termite tool, beware of the overhang. The tool shaft is not intended to be used for deep end grain hollowing. Also, make sure you are using the small side of the cutter. Why the small side? In my experience, trying to pass a shaving made with a large hole through the smaller hole is what makes the termite and other ring tools clog up so fast. Much less of a problem if you pass the smaller curls through a larger hole. Also, I try to never cut from side to center or rim to center. The tool wants to suck in to fast. From center to side/edge is much safer.
Hope this helps and hope it makes sense.
Re: Oneway Termite tool
Bill Howatt
>I don't understand what the "small-side" is.
The termite is made for deep hollowing but you will find that a larger handle will give you more leverage when you have a lot of the tool hanging off the rest. This was mentioned at last club meeting when the topic was tool handles.
I find the tool cuts best when the shaving curls up in the ring and does not attempt to go through the hole. I cut from the center out to the edge on the bottom. I normally drill a hole to the desired depth and use it to get the initial bite when hollowing.
The tool works but it does require some practice and if you have a bad angle presenting the ring to the wood it certainly can grab.
Bill
Re: Oneway Termite tool
Bob Fawcett
>Packard has a heavier shank available if that is the issue.
Re: Oneway Termite tool
Bill Howatt
>IIRC the discussion at the club the other night a heavier shank and beefier handle were mentioned as good things.
Bill
Re: Oneway Termite tool
Bob Fawcett
>I know I have read that others have made larger size shanks to hold the termite cutter. The one I referred to is 5/8" I think. There is no reason you could not make one with a 3/4" or larger shank. I measured my termite and it should fit a 1/4" hole. Drill and tap for a set screw and you are good to go.
Re: Oneway Termite tool
Ty Stansell
>Thanks for the help. I think I am running the lath at too high a speed.