Watch this before buying carbide turning tools

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Which turning tools should you get- Carbide or Steel?
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@raytice8964 2 жыл бұрын

I use a mix of the two, each where they shine. Carbide tools are quite cheap if you buy the insert & matching screw and make a handle. Easy beginner turning project.

@MrGidupngo 2 жыл бұрын

I have used both. I now only use carbide cutter tools. Why make a job more difficult when you can get the same result another way. I think there is a certain amount of snob value in sticking with traditional tools.

@KK-xz4rk 2 жыл бұрын

Carbide tools are cheapest option if you build them by yourself. Carbide tip and screw set costs 1,5-5 eur from amazon/aliexpress. Just take a piece of metal rod from scrap pile and some random wood for handle. Built all my chisels for less than 20 eur in total cost.

@jonperley7304 Жыл бұрын

At 70 years old I started turning at 12 years of age with my grandfather teaching me I turned with spindle tool's as that's what there was I've turned many bowls with them and when bowl gouges came out I had to learn those just recently I bought a set of carbide and 8 months later I despise them to no end learn the old way and you will love it one can get an finished product and hardly any sanding and we all despise sanding!!!

@jayscott306 2 жыл бұрын

I began with carbide. Decided to quit limiting myself, learned to sharpen, and never looked back. The pleasure is 10x greater with traditional, for me. Now, I occasionally need carbide, and happily use a negative rake round cutter to finish resin, but they are a last resort and I'm more likely to get a catch with carbide. They have a place, but the sooner they become your backup or special circumstance tools the better.

@demonicsquid7217

YT algorithm is useless! I've already bought the tools. 😁

@outlandishprofessor 2 жыл бұрын

It's also not an either/or situation. I use both, choosing the best tool for the specific circumstances.

@omegaflameZ 2 жыл бұрын

Been turning for about a year, and wound up having my hand forced on the carbide vs. traditional tools front as my options were either super cheap (and likely nasty) chisels, 100+CAD/ea chisels, or carbides. Wound up going with the carbides and its been a pretty great time. I still want to learn to use traditional but carbide tools very much feels like a 'use the right tool for the job' investment, not a 'take the easy road' one.

@btrswt35 2 жыл бұрын

$50 used lathe. Well over $500 in a chuck, faceplates, drive centers, and chisels.

@dougfreeman3229

I've been turning ~12 years. While I may quibble a little with a few of your points, your video is excellent information and advice for new(er) turners. Personally, I was interested in both process and end result. I started with cheap hss tools (harbor freight windsor with burgundy handles, still available) and made my own carbide tool holders/handles. In a short time (a few weeks), I realized the limitations of carbide tools. I still use the carbide tools I made all those years ago, primarily because I have them, but its very limited. I agree with your summation for which path to choose. My experience with new turners is turning will not become a real passion for them, but just another thing to try. So, start cheap, and if you really like it, then join me and others in the time & $ black hole that passionate turning is! It's very rewarding, but it takes study, and practice, practice, practice to get good at it.

@timmorris8932 2 жыл бұрын

I am a brand new woodturner. And on my second attempt using traditional tools I was able to turn a more than passable bowl. I take great pride in it including the flaws because I know I made it. Learning to use the traditional tools isn't that terribly hard. Mastering them is a different conversation. I do agree with one thing that stumpy said which is that cheap tools are not going to be what you want. As my dad used to say buy the best tool that you can afford. I have since modified that to buy the best tool that you can justify. And having used cheap traditional tools and expensive ones I can tell you that it is very easy to justify buying a more expensive turning tool.

@oldtom9627

I want to compliment you on your video. It is straightforward, without the sarcasm I see in other videos. No inserted camels grinning or animated bunnies jumping up and down. Just plain, unadorned information carefully gathered and presented. Thank you. I’m a fan and a subscriber and very appreciative.

@Grishanof 2 жыл бұрын

Starting the carbide would make more sense in terms of getting a job done, feeling encouragement and then getting deeper into details, as opposed to misusing steel tool, getting discouraged from months of unobvious errors and giving up.

@RemoteHogg10 2 жыл бұрын

I think a little of both meets most of my needs…besides, more tools, more better! 🤣🤣

@Festus171 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice as always. I spent the pandemic learning woodturning from KZfaq. I am a traditionalist, and I thoroughly enjoy the process of learning a new craft the "hard way". Having said all of that, I do like the concept of carbide tips for deep hollowing. Otherwise, I love how I can get a beautifully smooth surface by using a sharp, traditional tool. Your comment about expense is spot on. I have invested more time, focused learning, and expense on making properly sharped turning tools than I have the lathe itself. Also, I have enjoyed this journey immensely. It really is the love of crafting something that drives us. Thanks again for your great insightful video.

@clifforddavidson2332 2 жыл бұрын

I know you hear this all the time. But you truly have the best woodworking videos. To the point and clear concise information.

@tummytub1161 2 жыл бұрын

I started wood turning when carbide or exchangeable tools weren't available as much as now, the good hand-me-downs and second hand tools and machines (this also goes for my other woodworking machines) Made me get pretty experienced in tuning, but if I had the option of affordable carbide tools I would have been able to make a lot more FINISHED pieces, but I love the charm and character of learning something over a longer period of time to get really good at what I do. Do whatever makes YOU happy. I would recommend learning to work with traditional turning tools eventually, after ten years I didn't have to sand my work anymore, I hate sanding. Good luck all the new woodturners out there, you will get there eventually 👍

@TheTrock121 2 жыл бұрын

I built an open face grinder that sharpens my lathe tools quickly and easily. I learned w/ traditional tools and never considered carbide. Will definitely check out the Carter and Sons tools.