penmaker1967
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hi guys I was wondering where is the best place to get a set of carbine tools I think I am ready to upgrade my turning tools
thanks for the help
thanks for the help
For people not skilled in sharpening or who do not have the equipment to sharpen, carbides do very well. They stay sharp much longer, but those with the skill of sharpening can sharpen HSS tools much finer than carbide can be sharpened in general use. And the difference can be felt in turning.
As stated earlier, carbide is not an upgrade (in sharpness) but it does cut longer at the level of sharpness it has.
The "razor sharp" that one gets on HSS tools is lost the moment that you make
contact with the "material" being cut.
The "razor sharp" that one gets on HSS tools is lost the moment that you make contact with the "material" being cut. Carbide keeps on cutting and cutting without the need of sharpening. Unless you turn for one second and then feel the need to resharpen again, carbide is the way to go. Regardless what tool choice you make, just enjoy the turning experience.
You don't need or want a razor sharp edge on your conventional turning tools! Yes, there are so many articles and videos claiming to teach you how to put a razor sharp edge on your turning tools.
To further emphasize my point just look at turning tool geometry. We are not using razor blades or scalpels, because the edge on those tools will not hold up while turning without breaking.
http://www.woodturnersofolympia.org/uploads/1/0/8/4/10843369/guide_for_grinding_angles.pdf
This article explains pretty well what you need to know, and why don't want a razor sharp edge.
https://suncatcherstudio.com/sharpening-tests-for-tools/
If were talking about burr on the end of a turning not lasting but a second or two certainly would agree!
The "razor sharp" that one gets on HSS tools is lost the moment that you make contact with the "material" being cut. Carbide keeps on cutting and cutting without the need of sharpening. Unless you turn for one second and then feel the need to resharpen again, carbide is the way to go. Regardless what tool choice you make, just enjoy the turning experience.