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[fernhills]

Hi, there has been a lot of talk about these type of turning tools and i really don`t know what i have here because i don`t know much about metal. I bought these tools at a show a long time ago, about the mid 90`s. The tips are about 1/4" thick and cut at a bevel. The over all length w/handle is about 17 1/4" the shanks are heavy sq. stock. He said they are put out by Robert Sorby,but the name says, Enduro (made in Sweden) I didn`t pay much for them, it was at the end of the show and he was packing up. i think it was about 30 bucks for the two and then he threw in the parting tool to convince me. I used the round one a lot on bowls. The allen screw head is stripped and i can`t get the thing loose to turn it so i can change positions, any secrets to get it loose. Just wanted to know what you guys thoughts. The round one is 5/8" Dia...... The scraper is 3/4"sq. Carl

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Try purchasing a "thread grabber" for removing screws/bolts with stripped threads. The big box retailers have them in case you do not wish to purchase them on-line. Fairly inexpensive tool that comes in handy to have in a toolbox.

Do the inserts have an angle? If they are angled at greater than 15 degrees then they will be very effective on wood. If not well angled then they're better suited for grinding down metal. My SKOGGER (tool) designs are based on the tools that you corrently have.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[fernhills]

Try purchasing a "thread grabber" for removing screws/bolts with stripped threads. The big box retailers have them in case you do not wish to purchase them on-line. Fairly inexpensive tool that comes in handy to have in a toolbox.

Do the inserts have an angle? If they are angled at greater than 15 degrees then they will be very effective on wood. If not well angled then they're better suited for grinding down metal. My SKOGGER (tool) designs are based on the tools that you corrently have.

Thanks for sharing.

Yes they are angled more then 15 degrees. I turned a pen today with the 3/4" sq. scraper today. With the exception of the roughing to round with my gouge, it brought the pen to completion fairly quick. I never used them much, but i will start now. Carl

 

[fiferb]

I was also going to recommend a screw extractor. I have a similar tool that uses the same type allen screw. Mine stripped as well. I used the extractor and replaced the screw. Good as new.

 

[AceMrFixIt]

I would soak them in WD40, it may help getting the screws out.

 

[bradh]

Those tools are becoming popular again, especially for hollowing out the inside of bowls. They use metal turning cutters as the cutting edge. I have been thinking of making myself one of these.
I second the recommendation of soaking in light oil. Even if you move on to an extractor, the oil soak will make the job easier.

 

[randyrls]

To join the thread; When you replace the screw, use a good quality screw. Look for Grade 12.9 or 8.8 Don't get the screw unless it has these grade marks. From the photos, the screw may be a flat tapered head screw. If not, you can use a "button head screw".

PS. If the screw hole is a thru hole, try to clamp a pin punch in your vise, and push down on the tool against the pin while you are turning the screw.

If the screw is messed up, just replace the screw. You may also want to clean up the threads on the tool with a tap.

 

[justaccord]

Type of tool

These appear to be carbide scrapers. If you check out the "Easy Rougher" tool at CSUSA or the Hunter tool at Woodcraft, they should look familiar.

Carbide tips are extremely hard. Essentially cannot be sharpened (except with diamonds). They chip easily if placed against the metal portion of other tools, bench, etc. so guard the edges.

The round one can be advanced about 1/8 turn to put in place for a new edge when it becomes dull (so you get 8 different sharp surfaces per cutter). Square one gives you four.

Because they are so sharp, they should work really well especially with acrylics and resins. Replacement tips are available (at least round and square) online I believe (and at greater cost from Hunter and Easy rougher if the sizes are correct).

I have no experience with the Scrogger but it appears to be pretty much the same tool as the Easy Rougher.

HTH

 

[fernhills]

Thanks for all your replies, I`ll heed your advice on extracting screw, I didn`t want to take it out for fear of messing up screw threads. I knew i wouldn`t be able to get the same screw hardness at the box store to replace it.

 

[Rifleman1776]

The two on the left are primarily hollowing tools. The square is an all purpose rougher. You will like using the carbide cutting tools, very forgiving and don't require frequent sharpening. As others have said, use only tough machine screws. You got a real bargain.