carbide

[rwfish]

I need advice on purchasing carbide turning tools. I have seen posts previously but cant seem to find them. I would like to purchase from a member. I have my first large order and need more quality tools, I don't want to be constantly sharpening!
Thanks everyone

 

[CREID]

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f350/all-carbide-sale-151759/#post1953261

 

[magpens]

Another member sells carbide tools also .... hanau is his member name, I believe.

 

[Pierre---]

hanau : NC Woodturning Tools - International Association of Penturners

 

[Talltim]

You may see a trend here. I use hanau's carbide tool as well.

Could not be happier.

 

[MTViper]

T. Shadow T. Shadow & Co. LLC is a member here who has carbide tools in a variety of shapes and sizes. My favorite is his Magical Skew DELUXE MAGICAL SKEW - T. Shadow & Co. LLC that allows you to use the tool like a scraper or like a skew. Great folks to deal with.

 

[greenacres2]

I've been pleased with my tools from hanau (John Austin), good value. I am, however, intrigued by Bob's Magical Skew.

My current preference is to rough with John's "finisher" (round), and finish with a HHS skew in scraping mode--haven't sanded any wooden blanks since I got the hang of that. But I can't seem to get the hang of using a skew as a skew!!

earl

 

[Herb G]

Another vote for Hanau (John)

I asked a LOT of questions before I bought anything.
I did a lot of research before I invested my money too.
I'd put John's tools up against any of the big boys like EWT.

I am not paid for saying this, although it would be nice to.

 

[Woodster Will]

Don't forget to get a diamond sharpening stone if you don't already have one. Carbide inserts are easy to sharpen and can be done several times before you need to buy a new insert.

 

[RobS]

Another vote for Hanau (John)

I own 5 of his tools, one is a fully custom cutter. Love them all.