From: About.com Woodworking
When woodturning spindles, there are only a handful of basic shapes
that a woodturner may need to cut. There are plenty of variations
of these basic shapes, but the principles are still the same.
Additionally, there are only four basic tools types needed to cut
these profiles. Learn these profiles and the tools needed to cut
them in Woodturning Spindle Shapes. (c) 2010 Chris Baylor licensed
to About.com, Inc. Follow About Woodworking on Twitter.Woodturning
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