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    CFT 177 - Lathe II - Intermediate Turning

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    Class Size
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    Credits
    2–4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: CFT 176
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The study of architectural turning in relation to furniture making and overall advanced turning techniques. Discussion of tool selection, proper tool sharpening techniques, what to expect from a basic set of turning tools, with emphasis on the skew, gouge, parting tool, and an introduction to specialty turning tools. Split turning, offset turning, multi-axis turning, and duplication will be introduced.