Simple Shear Cutting Finisher Tool for Wood or Acrylic/Resin, unhandled (12" Long SSCF)

Simple Woodturning Tools SKU: SSCF12 Barcode: 747256420809

$61.49

Color: Unhandled
Unhandled
17" Long Silver Handle with Foam Grip
8" Long Silver Aluminum Handle
8" Long Red Aluminum Handle
8" Long White Aluminum Handle
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Simple Shear Cutting Finisher® Carbide Tipped Woodturning Lathe Tool

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I Finally Put the sandpaper down! Excellent! Easy to use, perfect for the application, far exceeded my expectation. I touch up with 120/220 grit paper instead of spending hours with 60 grit. This is a well made tool that will last forever. Just buy one. Be happy. - Michael, 2/2020


The Simple Shear Cutting Finisher® provides the very best surface finish possible with a carbide tipped woodturning tool. The reason for this is the saucer shaped carbide cutter.

This full-size carbide turning tools is ½" square X 12" long when unhandled. When used in the optional 17" long handle, the tool is 9.5" long and the overall tool and handle length is 26.5". The tool and handle together weigh 2 lbs 5 oz.

The round tool shaft allows the tool to be rotated about its axis so the cutter is presented to the work at an angle. This creates a shearing cut that cleanly slices the wood fibers off the vessel much like a conventional skew or gouge. The result is a superior surface finish that requires little sanding.

Although this is a great benefit on all types of wood it is especially important when turning soft wood such as spalted maple.

As with all Simple Woodturning Tools® it's all turning and no sharpening. When the small area of this cutter finally becomes dull, simply loosen the screw, with the provided wrench, and rotate the cutter. You will have a super sharp tool once again.

Simple Shear Cutting Finisher® technical details:

How to use the Simple Shear Cutting Finisher® 

1. Position the tool rest as close to the work as possible so the carbide cutter is at the lathe center line.

2. Place the tool on the tool rest with the tool shaft parallel with the floor.

3. Rotate the tool handle about its axis (similar to twisting a motorcycle throttle) approximately 35° in the direction you will be cutting.

4. While securely holding the tool slowly move the carbide cutter into the work.

5. As you begin to move the tool across the block and your project takes shape carefully rotate the tool until you find the "sweet spot" and the chips will just fly off the cutter. When you master this technique, this tool will become your favorite and you'll use it on every project.

Note: If you experience any catches or it's not cutting cleanly, it's probably due to the spindle speed being too low. If you have these issues, try speeding up the lathe. 

    When will my order ship?

    • We ship as soon as possible - most of the time within 24 hours of order placement. (Orders placed on Friday after 10am CST, Saturday or Sunday will ship Monday)
    • You will receive an e-mail with tracking from us when your order ships.
    • All orders ship from Ramsey, Minnesota.
    • ALL orders shipped through the USPS are not guaranteed to be delivered within the window that they promise. The USPS does not offer guanranteed delivery on Priority Mail packages, so we will not issue postage/shipping refunds if they do not deliver on time. You can read about this on their website HERE

    International Service Disruption
    Effective Nov. 29, 2024, the United States Postal Service has temporarily suspend international mail acceptance to Canada due to the the ongoing national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. We will resume shipping internationally as soon as possible.

    • International orders: Shipping cost will be calculated during checkout and will NOT include your local duty and/or customs fees. If you choose UPS, they will not deliver until these duty/taxes are paid.

    I'm a local customer, can I pick up my order?

    • Yes you can. We just need time to pack your order. Please place your order online and add notes during checkout that you want to pick up the order. Usually pickup orders are ready the next day. Orders placed before 10am CST may be ready the same day. We will contact you when ready.
    • Our pickup hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Friday 8:30 am - Noon. 
    • Pickup Address: 7101 143rd Ave NW Suite O Ramsey. We are in the Energy Business Park located just off Highway 10. Please look for 'Harrison Specialties' on the sign outside the front door.

    All items ship out of Minnesota.