Hamlet Parting Tools made from quality M2 High Speed Steel (HSS).
 
Parting tools can also be used to create lines in the work by way of decoration. 
 
The parting tools listed are the traditional type and are used to part off a project from waste section, and can be used for making depth references along a spindle.

The beading & parting tools can perform all of the standard parting tool tasks, there  square section steel make them very rigid and ideally suited for producing beads and spigots.

Hamlet tools are made by craftsmen for both the professional and amateur woodturners. Made in Sheffield from high speed M2 steel they will hold an edge keeping sharp and reducing sharpening time. They represent good value and will give a long working life.
 
Made from M2 Steel.
Used for Beading, parting off or cutting to depth
Handle - Beech.
Steel Width - 1/4".
Length of Handle - 10".  Overall steel and handle length =16'' approx.
 
Please note that this tool has a factory edge and needs to be sharpened correctly before being used.
 
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