Interesting projects. Can I suggest that you have the tool rest closer to the work, the amount of tool overhang is not in your favour. Nothing wrong with carbide tools, they have their place and it is surprising what you can achieve with just those 4 tools, also you don’t need all the traditional sharpening equipment required for using gouges. The carbide cutters can be easily resharpened on a 600 flat diamond plate and some WD 40, reducing the initial setup outlay costs considerably. Greetings from Tasmania Australia, home of fantastic woods for the wood turner.👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you for the advice - it all definitely helps. It’s also great to know you are from Australia, this is one of things I love about RUclips - connected me with people from other distant lands. As an aside, I have one of your Banksia Nuts here that I am soon to turn, so I’ll be posting that up shortly! Thanks again for your support and advice. Take care ☺️
Well all I can say I'd you done a great job and that guy that told you to trow away your carbite tip tools is ....... as the old saying goes never blame your tools some times tools comment ? So keep up the good work and whatever works for you do it 👍
I know what you’re saying, and I was in two minds when I got them, but for a new turner they can be useful I feel. I am definitely committed to learning how to use traditional chisels but feel carbides do have a place too. Thanks for the feedback though. It’s all very useful as I learn this new hobby.
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Interesting projects. Can I suggest that you have the tool rest closer to the work, the amount of tool overhang is not in your favour. Nothing wrong with carbide tools, they have their place and it is surprising what you can achieve with just those 4 tools, also you don’t need all the traditional sharpening equipment required for using gouges. The carbide cutters can be easily resharpened on a 600 flat diamond plate and some WD 40, reducing the initial setup outlay costs considerably. Greetings from Tasmania Australia, home of fantastic woods for the wood turner.👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you for the advice - it all definitely helps. It’s also great to know you are from Australia, this is one of things I love about RUclips - connected me with people from other distant lands. As an aside, I have one of your Banksia Nuts here that I am soon to turn, so I’ll be posting that up shortly! Thanks again for your support and advice. Take care ☺️
Well all I can say I'd you done a great job and that guy that told you to trow away your carbite tip tools is ....... as the old saying goes never blame your tools some times tools comment ? So keep up the good work and whatever works for you do it 👍
Thank you Martin - I really appreciate your support.
Take your carbide tools and throw them in the nearest skip and you will be a better turner immediately
I know what you’re saying, and I was in two minds when I got them, but for a new turner they can be useful I feel. I am definitely committed to learning how to use traditional chisels but feel carbides do have a place too. Thanks for the feedback though. It’s all very useful as I learn this new hobby.