{"id":285,"date":"2017-09-15T19:27:13","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T02:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=285"},"modified":"2022-05-08T20:46:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T03:46:31","slug":"best-wood-lathe-chatter-tool-technique-use-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/best-wood-lathe-chatter-tool-technique-use-diy\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Wood Lathe Chatter Tool | Technique How to Use It | DIY"},"content":{"rendered":"
Chatter tool got its name from the terrible chattering sound it produces when working with the wood. Generally speaking the chatter tool is a type of the scraper. But unlike other scrapers that have thick, heavy blades this one uses thin, flexible ones. Thanks to the thin blade this tool is capable of creating infinite number of patterns depending on how you orient the tool. Another thing that distincts the chatter tool from other tools is its construction. It has the ordinary handle but the blade part is rather unique. The blade is short and it isn\u2019t directly attached to the handle. Instead it is inserted into the special steel holder, and then fastened by the screw. This also allows to use blades of different shapes that create unique patterns. For example, concave, convex, straight, the V point, etc.<\/p>\n
This tool has only one purpose\u2013create patterns but number of patterns is limitless. So below you\u2019ll find the description of basic patterns that might come handy in many woodworks. But first comes the preparation. Due to specific nature of the tool the tool rest should be placed rather far from the turning and slightly above the center line of the work. The handle is positioned higher than the blade but not too high. The blade looks downward when it touches the wood. This way the tool will vibrate, and this is exactly what you need to create nice patterns. If you change the elevation of the tool rest the pattern might also change, so keep it in mind when looking for diversity. Position the tool rest parallel to the end grain to create the pattern in one fluid motion.<\/p>\n
And what about the wood? The end grain of hardwoods is the best choice in this case. We recommend you stick to rosewood, cherry, maple, and walnut.<\/p>\n