Woodworking hand tool

A woodworking hand tool, particularly for use in woodturning, comprising a shaft like handle;

• a metallic cutting edge at the end of said shaft like handle;
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• an adaptor;
• the shaft like handle having a flat along at least part of its length for engagement, in use, with a tool rest of a lathe or other machine, for stability;
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• wherein the metallic cutting edge is received by the adaptor positioned between the metallic cutting edge and the shaft like handle;
• the adaptor having an enlarged diameter, circumferential collar at the opposite end to the metallic cutting edge;
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• the adaptor is rotationally adjustable with respect to the handle between at least two operational positions, depending on the cutting action required.