New Tools

[Mike Bird]

Two Slimline pens turned using my new Carbide tipped turning tools. I purchased the three tools having read a lot on the IPA site and how good they were some describe them as fantastic.
I have turned a small Bowl and these two Pens sofar and must say I am not at all impressed.
They create a lot of tear out and really poor finish on the Bowl they do remove a lot of wood quickly which may be a plus for some.
I see benefits for those that have difficulty sharpening and using a Bowl gouge but for me it's not a problem and anomaly use a Skew to turn Pens.
They really have no place in my workshop but that is only my opinion.
KEEP YOUR BEVEL RUBBING.

 

[Phil Dart]

Carbides have their place Mike, but like you, I prefer to rub my bevel. (ooh err)

I find them useful as a shear scraper for the final cut on ebonite or acrylic, but other than that, I find they cause more problems than they solve.

Other opinions are available, I'm sure.

 

[Mike Bird]

Carbides have their place Mike, but like you, I prefer to rub my bevel. (ooh err)

I find them useful as a shear scraper for the final cut on ebonite or acrylic, but other than that, I find they cause more problems than they solve.

Other opinions are available, I'm sure.

I agree rarely turn Acrylic. Biut thanks for you reply.

 

[Hallelujahal]

I was thinking of getting similar but in the end spent the money on a decent sharpening system (Sorby Pro Edge) which I think has totally transformed my turning!

 

[Mike Bird]

I was thinking of getting similar but in the end spent the money on a decent sharpening system (Sorby Pro Edge) which I think has totally transformed my turning!

I use a standard twin wheel grinder and have no problem I am time served engineering apprentice and use it for sharpening.drills and Gouges.

 

[flexi]

I have the carbide chisels from Axi... as @Phil said they have their place and if it works, it works...

 

[Penpal]

Horses for courses I use several methods and dozens of tools and they all have their pros and cons IMHO

 

[Mike Bird]

Thank you all for your replies which I respect especially Peter who makes fantastic Pens.
But for me the Carbide tip was designed for use on CNC lathes turning metals.
Happy Easter.

 

[Rich Aldrich]

Hard to beat a skew! I learned prior to carbide and use High Speed Steel. I do have a carbide gauge. Sometimes it is the only tool that will produce finish I am looking for. Use what you have and what will work.

 

[Brian]

I was thinking of getting similar but in the end spent the money on a decent sharpening system (Sorby Pro Edge) which I think has totally transformed my turning!

Ditto!!

 

[howsitwork?]

Hard to beat a skew! I learned prior to carbide and use High Speed Steel. I do have a carbide gauge. Sometimes it is the only tool that will produce finish I am looking for. Use what you have and what will work.

I’ve stuck with HSS and learned on it and getting reasonable results.

Have bought a carbide hollower from Simon Hope and once I get over my joy of using a ring tool to hollow I’ll be trying it out. Had the ring tool about 20 years and got some lessons a few years back from Asmund Vignes ( totally transformed my use of it )

Currently so busy any workshop time is a bonus but no rush, it’s pleasure time after all.