Woodturning Glossary

Wood Turners Glossary

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There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.
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Modified Fingernail Grind

This is a fingernail grind with extended wing. The bevel is about 50 ° with a wing about the width of the shaft diameter.

See fingernail grind for a generic picture.

Description follows the approximations found at turnawoodbowl.com

Morse Taper

Morse Taper The label of the tapering of the shaft used to jam fit into mounts for headstock and tailstock. Morse tapers are described as MT1, MT2, MT3, ..., MT7. Typically, Lathes use a MT1, MT2 or MT3 taper in their headstock and tailstock.