Rob H
Member
Just wanted to thank IAP for a great site. Not only can you have discussions with other pen enthusiasts but the wealth of helpful knowledge available to members is amazing.
I was having issues with constantly experiencing chip/blow outs. I only have carbide tools as I originally started this journey for ring turning. I purchased a cheap set of HSS tools (I know you get what you pay for) and I would be surprised if I could spread butter with them let alone shape wood. I don't have the patience to learn to sharpen them at this time. But by searching threads and the resource library I have been able to cut them down significantly by reading people's own experiences and watching lots of videos and it makes the hobby more enjoyable when you have more success than failure.
So again Thank You.
I was having issues with constantly experiencing chip/blow outs. I only have carbide tools as I originally started this journey for ring turning. I purchased a cheap set of HSS tools (I know you get what you pay for) and I would be surprised if I could spread butter with them let alone shape wood. I don't have the patience to learn to sharpen them at this time. But by searching threads and the resource library I have been able to cut them down significantly by reading people's own experiences and watching lots of videos and it makes the hobby more enjoyable when you have more success than failure.
So again Thank You.