Crown
Crown 246 3/16-Inch Diamond Parting Tool Wood Lathe
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Precision Parting for Fine Woodworking The Crown 246 Diamond Parting Tool is a high-quality tool designed for precise parting tasks in woodworking. Crafted from high-speed steel and featuring a comfortable rosewood handle, this tool offers exceptional durability and performance. Specifications: ...
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Overview
Precision Parting for Fine Woodworking
The Crown 246 Diamond Parting Tool is a high-quality tool designed for precise parting tasks in woodworking. Crafted from high-speed steel and featuring a comfortable rosewood handle, this tool offers exceptional durability and performance.
Specifications:
- Blade Size: 3/16-Inch (5-mm)
- Blade Material: High Speed Steel
- Handle Material: Rosewood
- Handle Length: 8-1/2-Inch (216-mm)
- Overall Length: 15"
- Blade Length: 6-1/2"
Key Features
Exceptional quality tool from Crown Hand Tools Ltd, Sheffield, England
High Speed Steel | Lasts up to 6 times as long as Carbon Tools
Beechwood Handle with Brass Ferrule
Overall Length: 15" | Handle Length: 8-1/2"
Blade Length: 6-1/2" | Size: 3/16"
Specifications
Brand
Crown
Model
246 Diamond Parting Tool
Blade Material
High Speed Steel
Handle Material
Beechwood with Brass Ferrule
Overall Length
15 inches
Handle Length
8-1/2 inches
Blade Length
6-1/2 inches
Size
3/16 inch
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Crafted from High Speed Steel (HSS), providing significantly extended tool life up to six times longer than carbon tools
- Features a comfortable Beechwood Handle paired with a Brass Ferrule, ensuring a secure grip and balance during use
- Offers exceptional quality, being a product from Crown Hand Tools Ltd, a renowned manufacturer in Sheffield, England
- Measures a convenient 3/16-inch size, suitable for precise parting applications on a wood lathe
- The substantial 15-inch overall length provides good leverage and control for detailed work
👎 Cons
- The 3/16-inch size is specific and might not be versatile for all parting or turning tasks on a wood lathe
- Being a parting tool, its functionality is specialized, and it cannot perform other woodturning operations like gouging or scraping
- The Beechwood handle, while traditional, might require more maintenance compared to synthetic handles in humid environments
- High-speed steel, while durable, will still require periodic sharpening to maintain its cutting edge
- The overall length of 15 inches might be cumbersome for users with limited workspace or for very small projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the blade of the Crown 246 Diamond Parting Tool made from?
The blade of the Crown 246 Diamond Parting Tool is made from High Speed Steel (HSS), which allows it to last up to six times as long as carbon tools.
What is the length of the handle on this parting tool?
The Crown 246 Diamond Parting Tool features a Beechwood handle with a Brass Ferrule, and the handle itself measures 8-1/2 inches in length.
Is this tool suitable for all woodturning tasks?
This is a 3/16-inch Diamond Parting Tool, which is specialized for separating wood on a lathe and is not designed for general turning or shaping tasks.
What is the overall length of the tool?
The overall length of the Crown 246 Diamond Parting Tool is 15 inches, providing good reach and control during use.
Where is this tool manufactured?
This exceptional quality tool is from Crown Hand Tools Ltd, based in Sheffield, England.
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