How does wood species affect the recommended speed?

Harder woods like ebony require lower RPMs to prevent tool chatter, while softer woods like pine allow for higher speeds.

What should I do if my workpiece is unbalanced?

If you indicate the blank is not balanced, the `calculate_optimal_speed` tool will automatically reduce the recommended RPM by 50% to ensure safety.

How do I know if a speed is dangerous?

The tool will provide a `safetyWarning` if the RPM is too high for the diameter, and you can use `validate_safety_parameters` to double-check any specific setting.

Woodturning Speed Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Deterministic RPM and surface speed calculations for safe woodturning.

3 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides precise rotational speed (RPM) and surface speed (SFM) calculations for woodturning. It uses a deterministic engine to account for workpiece diameter, wood species hardness, and operation type. Use calculate_optimal_speed to find the ideal RPM range for your task, validate_safety_parameters to check if a specific speed is safe for your diameter, and get_species_properties to understand how wood hardness affects your settings. It automatically handles safety warnings for large diameters and adjusts speeds for unbalanced blanks.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnCHXtKJ3NvQA1qkS0bbgVyGr0xvyNktBTkNTrTJ/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http woodturning-speed-calculator https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnCHXtKJ3NvQA1qkS0bbgVyGr0xvyNktBTkNTrTJ/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "woodturning-speed-calculator": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnCHXtKJ3NvQA1qkS0bbgVyGr0xvyNktBTkNTrTJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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