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I'm certainly new to this world of spinning wood. What is the best tool(s) to smooth the ridges and bumps in the bottom of this straight-sided box? It is about 4 inches in diameter and 1 and 1/2 inches deep. Hopefully, there is a photo attached. Thanks much.

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Well, there is no end to the tools you can have and use. For a bottom like that, I would prefer a negative rake scraper. You can do a good job with a regular scraper as well, which may work better if you hone off the burr. I would want one that has a straight edge more than a rounded edge, more like an L but with an 80 degree angle rather than the 90 degree one as shown. This allows you to get a crisp edge in the corner/transition area.

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robo hippy said:
Well, there is no end to the tools you can have and use. For a bottom like that, I would prefer a negative rake scraper. You can do a good job with a regular scraper as well, which may work better if you hone off the burr. I would want one that has a straight edge more than a rounded edge, more like an L but with an 80 degree angle rather than the 90 degree one as shown. This allows you to get a crisp edge in the corner/transition area.

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Thank you for the prompt response. I have a negative rake scraper and thought I might give it a try. But was unsure how it would act or react when engaging the bottom at what seems to be a 90 degree angle.
 
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using a scraper on the inside do not allow bevel contact Which makes a big catch.
tool rest above center significantly reduces the chance of bevel contact.
NRS would work well To remove the bumps light touch many passes.

a gouge bevel ridding, ring tool, or hook tool cutting from center to the wall will All leave a clean flat bottom.
the Hunter tools would also leave a nice flat surface too.
 
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hockenbery said:
using a scraper on the inside do not allow bevel contact Which makes a big catch.
tool rest above center significantly reduces the chance of bevel contact.
NRS would work well To remove the bumps light touch many passes.

a gouge bevel ridding, ring tool, or hook tool cutting from center to the wall will All leave a clean flint bottom.
the Hunter tools would also leave a nice flat surface too.
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Thank you!
 
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