EWT Negative rake cutters

[mmayo]

I finally turned an acrylic acetate shave brush using the round negative rake cutter and love it. It is smooth and even. Nice curves in the brush were pretty effortless. I'll keep a couple on hand for inlace and tough to turn plastics.

 

[MRDucks2]

I just used a radius square negative rake for the first time on a Magic Skew and it did make a world of difference on the Inlace Acrylester. I also noticed a nice ability to smooth or touch up a blank.

I did not a huge effect on roughing other resins or Alumilite so far, but same effect on actual shaping.

I will also keep some on hand as they definitely have a use. But, as many of "the next big thing", they are not a magic wand.


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[EBorraga]

I picked up a round negative rake for my easy wood tools chisel. Works pretty good, but all i've turned is wood with it. Gonna make some Duck Calls with it this week.

 

[mmayo]

Supposedly it is not for wood. That's what the package said at least.

 

[MRDucks2]

I thought it said "not intended" for wood. That kinda leaves the possibility open, doesn't it?


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[EBorraga]

Supposedly it is not for wood. That's what the package said at least.

Well, it works on wood!! And I didn't read the instructions

 

[mmayo]

No offense intended, really. The cost of these cutters is many times the ones i buy at AZ Carbide or Global so I'll use them sparingly when the standard cutters seem to need help. If you use them for wood, enjoy.

 

[MRDucks2]

Same here, Mark. Other than helping with the Inlace Acrylester chipping, I will likely stick with standard carbide when I use carbide.


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[gtriever]

The inserts are a bit pricey. I use AZ Carbide's inserts as well and have emailed them asking if they'll be offering a negative rake cutter in the near future. So far I haven't had a response.

 

[jxdubbs]

I have some and there great!

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[MSpringer]

For a newer turner like myself who is still trying to perfect technique they have really helped me deal with the chipping issues on the rhino blanks i use. Ill still stick with the AZ carbides for everything else though

 

[gtriever]

I just had my first experience with Simstone , and FWIW, the Ci3 Negative Rake tool did a very good job of turning this blank.

 

[mmayo]

The EWT negative rake cutters are not fool proof. Inlace acrylester can make you look bad at any time on any day. I know somehow. The seam ripper and keychain are done and assembled but not without some of the usual drama. There is no free lunch.

 

[MRDucks2]

The EWT negative rake cutters are not fool proof. Inlace acrylester can make you look bad at any time on any day. I know somehow. The seam ripper and keychain are done and assembled but not without some of the usual drama. There is no free lunch.

Agreed. As I played with both the angle of tool to the blank as well as approach at, above or below centerline I could still produce the standard IA chip out.


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[tbrunk]

Negative Rake Inserts

Having turned several types of acrylic pens and cutlery pieces, I have been very pleased with the inserts. I am impressed and believe I can still turn a better product with these after some more time with them. They have really reduced the time I spend turning acrylic and still produce a quality piece.