I've made carbide tools from 3/8" and 1/2" drill rod, but that is pretty simple. I am looking into making a couple Oland tools. I've found some experience on the web, but oddly it all seems to stop a few tears back. So I'm wondering about anyone here who may have built such a tool?
Has anyone made Oland or Oland -type tools?
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Wildman
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I thought about making them several years ago, and never did. Think today most folks making homemade carbide tools.
PaulDoug
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I've made two. One straight and one with the bit coming out at an angle. I use the straight one most and it is great for boring and, well, quite a few things. I've even used it on spindle turning to make grooves. The angle one is more difficult to use. It grabs quite a bit. Might have been better if it was made out of square stock. I did not use drill rod, I just used steel that you get at the BORG's. I'm not sure what drill rod would be essential. They are simple to make.
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Is there any advantage of the Orland tools...
over carbide tools?
To me, it would seem that being able to customize a tip has advantages, but they may not be all that worth it. I think the Orland tools would be more useful when turning bowls and spindles, maybe face plates.
I like carbides, just wondering if I have anything to gain by adding Orlands to my turning arsenal.
over carbide tools?
To me, it would seem that being able to customize a tip has advantages, but they may not be all that worth it. I think the Orland tools would be more useful when turning bowls and spindles, maybe face plates.
I like carbides, just wondering if I have anything to gain by adding Orlands to my turning arsenal.
PaulDoug
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If you are talking about just turning pens, than no they are not worth it. If you make other things, turned boxes, little birdhouses, little spindle work maybe then yes they are worth making and have if wanted. Different strokes for different folks.... Just trying to answer the questions you asked.
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keithlong
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I have one that was made from 5/8 steel, have 2 bits for it, one ground at 45 degrees and the other one ground at at 70 degrees. I love it for hollowing out bowls and boxes. Easy to use, I bought the ends already ground from a guy on the internet, he is on etsy, he also has a grinding block to use to sharpen them with also. His name is dennis montvelle, I believe, he has everything to make one.
Wildman
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Think you folks might want to have a look at this site. Lissi Oland is quite a woman and outstanding woodturner. Guess have to contact her daughter to buy tools here in U.S.
Øland Craft - Home
Most turners have gone to 3/16" vice ¼" cutting tips today but she uses them too in addition to Round cutters for shear scraping.
Here is an inspirational video.
Turning a big bowl by Lissi Øland - YouTube
Knud Oland encouraged woodturners to make their own copies of his tools.
Can think of two famous gallery woodturners inspired by Oland tools selling their variation of them.
Øland Craft - Home
Most turners have gone to 3/16" vice ¼" cutting tips today but she uses them too in addition to Round cutters for shear scraping.
Here is an inspirational video.
Turning a big bowl by Lissi Øland - YouTube
Knud Oland encouraged woodturners to make their own copies of his tools.
Can think of two famous gallery woodturners inspired by Oland tools selling their variation of them.