Cutter Types (Lathe)

Common Lathe Cutting Tool Types
The Facing tool. This tool should be used if you need to shorten the length of your stock or make the diameter smaller. Its main function is to face the stock so you have a nice smooth surface to work with.

The Boring tool. This tool should be used if you need to make a hole in the stock bigger in diameter. Before using this tool, there must already be a hole in the stock.

The Chamfering tool. This tool should be used if you need to make a chamfer on the edge of a stock. Or to break an edge.

The Knurling tool. This tool should be used if you need to put a knurling on your stock. This is normally used on knobs where better grip is needed.

The Parting tool. This tool should be used if you need to cut some of the stock off to shorten it.

The Channeling tool. This tool should be used if you need to cut a channel into the stock. Such as O-ring groves or any other small depth groove.