#1 Hercules Tool

#1 Hercules Tool

The 3/8” Square Shank Hercules is a smaller version 5/8” Square Shank Hercules tool The smaller 3/8″ Square Shank Hercules is intended to be used on smaller and more delicate turnings like pens, bottle stoppers and boxes.  This tool is also a great tool for acrylics.

 

The Hercules Tools have a 45 degree flat milled on the lower shaft which helps guide the turner for the bevel rubbing finish cuts.

The shaft length on this tool is 4” from the handle.  The handled tool comes with a 12” handle which is the recommended length if you choose to make your own handle.  The shank is a 3/8” turned round shank.