Threads on finishing, finish, good finish

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Hre is the video Metal Turning with Contrary Tool.mpeg - YouTube

Ew

[thorens]

It's not just you Peter, i had trouble with the same tool. That is why i sharpened this tool up. Sorry i don't have a pic of it front on.

Ew

Hi Ew.
i see . you grind your tool a little different than the one on the link .i will give this a try .
Thanks
Peter

[steamingbill]

Thanks for the comments and clarifications so far.

Decided to have a go today ..................This was my first significant tool grind, all others just touch ups ................................. and it worked !

a smooth glassy finish makes all of my other pieces look like black vinyl records.

Hercus 9" 520rpm approx 20mm diameter

Ironically I found it very difficult to take photos showing the difference - the daggy finish shows up better than it is and the smooth finish looks quite striated even though my eyes and fingers tell me its very smooth.

No, just had another look there are fine lines in it but an infinitely better finish than previously. Was just too happy to see them before.

Bit and finishes shown in photo.

Will try and grind it better tomorrow.

Bill