What are the SR12 line of tools used for?
The SR12 tool line has a round carbide insert used for inside scraping and finishing cuts, of both traditional open faced bowls as well as hollowed out bowls with a restrictive opening. It can also be use in spindles and to make cove cuts. They make very fine and precise cuts and are easy to use with the tool flat on the tool rest. Large amounts of wood will be removed if desired or with a finer touch a fine scraping finish will be produced. They come in three lengths for the straight tools, and three lengths for the curved tools. They have two handles appropriate for the overhang from the tool rest. The two longest tools employ the 17″ handle, while the others have a 15 1/2″ handle. The curved swan neck version makes the hollowing cut easier near the rim of hollowed vessels. The 12mm insert was chosen to make the optimum cut without increasing the chances of a catch by a larger insert. The 12mm round inserts will only fit the SR12 line of tools, because they are machined to accept onl
