EASY WOOD TOOLS Easy Parting Tool User manual

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Easy Parting Tool
THE EASY PARTING TOOL
The Easy Parting Tool is great for making that last part-off
cut on projects up to 4” diameter and establishing diameters
on your spindle turning projects. Also, use your imagination
to add tiny details, deep grooves to your project and many
other unique cuts that were not so easy with your old parting
tool.
This is the easiest and best performing parting tool ever!
And with perfect geometries built right into the replaceable
cutters, you never need to fuss with sharpening.
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• Read this product information and watch our online videos
carefully until you fully understand the concepts involved
• Read and understand your lathe’s owners manual
• Wear safe clothing and proper eye protection
• Secure your workpeice properly
• Use the right tool for the job
• Set the tool rest height to align the top of the cutter to
spindle center
• Always maintain your tool flat on the tool rest and level to
the floor
• Never use the tool with the handle below level
• Maintain a sharp cutter so that you get a clean cut without
forcing the tool into the wood
• Never cut deeper than the “Max Overhang” label on the
toolbar or else the tool may become unstable
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Maintain the tool dead vertical on the tool rest for the
duration of the cut. If you tilt it any, the tool may bind in the
groove and cause tool damage or injury!
• Do not make cuts on the face of your project more than
1/8” deep without widening the groove with a separate
plunge cut
• Never cut side-to-side with this tool. You will damage the
cutter pocket
• Never wiggle the tool side to side to widen the cut
• Don’t force the tool into the cut but rather use slow, even
cutting pressure
• Never part your project completely in two when working
between centers.This would cause the two halves of the
wood to pinch and pull out the cutter. (Cut down to about
a 1/4” diameter and then handsaw the remainder)
TOOL TIPS
Easy Wood Tools products are legendary in their ability to withstand an incredible
amount of abuse in the hands of most any turner. The Easy Parting Tool underwent
countless hours of real world testing for strength and durability both in-house and
in the hands of pro turners all over the country. This does not mean the product is
indestructible, but if used within reason, it will last you a lifetime.
Failure to follow the product use guidelines set forth in this information sheet will void
your warranty. Easy Wood Tools will not issue a refund or replacement if you damage
your tool through improper use.
We want you to be happy with your investment in our products. If you have any issue
at all with any Easy Wood Tools product, we want to hear from you.
Thank you for purchasing this Easy Parting Tool!
WARRANTY INFO
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Pi1 - Genuine EWT Carbide Cutters
Blade is thinner than cutting edge
Chevron Thumb Grips
Cutter name engraved on the tool bar
“Pi1” stands for “Parting Insert #1”
Widebody Tool Bar

THE EASY PARTING TOOL
Wedge-Lock
Your Easy Parting Tool uses a unique
“wedge-lock” similar to the drive and live
centers on your lathe, to secure the cutter
in the tool. During normal use, the cutting
force keeps the cutter securely in place.
Tapered Cutter
(widest here)
The cutter is
widest at its cutting
edge so the tool does
not rub in the groove
you just cut.
The cutter pocket is precision
machined with top and bottom
locking ‘V’s to accept the
locking V’s in the cutter
and prevent any sideways
movement.
Over rotating your Key will damage your tool Over flexing the Key will spring the cutter pocket
Cutter Removal Cutter Installation
A very slight rotation of the provided Flex Key
moves the cutter forward unlocking it for removal.
Insert your new cutter by hand into a cleaned cutter
pocket and flex the Key only 1/4” to seat the cutter.
• Clean the cutter pocket to remove sap and dust.
• Insert the cutter into the pocket by hand with the cutting edge up
as shown) and apply light pressure so it will stay in place.
• Insert the long pin of the Flex Key into the pivot hole below the
cutter and the short pin in front of the cutter.
• Rotate the Flex Key until the end of its handle flexes about 1/4”
and the cutter will be correctly seated in the pocket.
• The bottom edge of the cutter will be between 1/64” proud and
flush.
• If cutter goes in past flush, please call Technical Service
• Insert the long pin of the Flex Key into the pivot hole below the
cutter and the short pin behind the cutter - so you see the same
perspective as shown above.
• A very slight rotation of the Flex Key will cause the short pin to
move the cutter forward unlocking it for removal.
• WARNING - Upon releasing the cutter, the short pin will
immediately hit its stop point and if you continue to apply force,
you will deform the cutter pocket.
It’s a good idea to check your cutter with the
Flex Key before each turning session.
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Side Locking V’s
The technology
NOTE - While being careful
of the cutting edge, cup your
hand over the cutter to avoid
dropping it