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I got a question on my chatter tool!

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Jonathon.C

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I got a Robert Sorby Chatter tool... I have used another kind before (those kinds with the black handles) and I was able to make some nice chatter work. I am right now having a frustrating time with my Sorby because it digs in and wants to go all over the place instead of making a smooth cut... what could be wrong? I have played with different cutter lengths, I am cutting at seven o'clock, can't think what I am doing wrong... anybody got some ideas??

Jonathon
 
I had the same problem with mine (Sorby) turns out they are only designed for end grain. Don't know if that info will help but it sure made mine work better,
Jim 😱
 
Yeah... I am doing end-grain... don't know what is wrong with it. Does yours catch and skid on end-grain or was it only the side grain?

Jonathon
 
Resharpen?

Have you tried resharpening it? Maybe it has a bad burr on it. I assume that you are using it with the edge trailing the handle.
 
I do not own a chatter tool but Bonnie Klein in the new AAW Sharpening DVD showed to sharpen, then sand off the burr before using to make the tool less grabby. George
 
I honestly haven't had time to do much with mine since discovering the end grain thing. I think the advice reguarding Bonnie Kline is on track. She is very good with that tool.
Jim 🙂
 
I am taking a class with Nick Cook and watched him use a chatter tool today. One think that seems to be very important is to use a very delicate touch. My suggestion is that if you have been using a gouge, it might be a good idea to take a short break before shifting turning gears and picking up the chatter tool.

Bill
 
Hard Wood

Jonathon
No one has mentioned that the chatter tool works best on very hard wood. Maple and harder is my measure. Also I find it to be a bit spooky. Somedays I can't make it work and the next morning make a beuatiful pattern on the first try.
Frank
 
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