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After watching your video I went to Walmart and bought three pry bars, ordered carbide from Amazon and received the carbide today. I worked in machine shop for over twenty + years and I’ll be making wood lathes tools real soon. Thanks for the video.
Just a little tip that I found to be helpful. Use your drill press to start the tiny taps. After drilling the proper sized hole, chuck the tap in the drill chuck and slowly turn the chuck clockwise by hand until you get a half to a full turn into the hole. This keeps the tap perpendicular to the hole. Then use the tap handle to finish tapping the hole as usual. I broke two taps before I came up with this trick.
An old machinist buddy showed me the same trick. Personally, I like the challenge of doing it by hand, because in my line of work, you don't always have a workpiece that is mobile, but when I can start a tap with a drill press it does make things a bit easier.
Hi Brad, Great video. I have seen a couple of videos on making a carbide from a pry bar but this one explained the process the best. Thanks Brad. Take care. Cheers, huw
Awesome to hear. Also keep an eye on asieg tool on amazon. They have the shafts and carbides on sale all the time. Ill link a video where i talk about it over on my 2nd channel. Just beware, the expletives fly freely on that channel lol
I just stumbled on to your channel from a Rex Kruger shout out. I love this turning tool. I see a couple in my future. I subscribed. We'll see how it goes! Thanks from Alabama!
Very good project Brad. Just a FYI, “Simple Woodturning” tools brand also has negative rake carbide tips (along with regular ones). They are reasonably priced too.
You can buy cans of propane, butane, or MAPP gas here and swap out the torch head. Any will work, MAPP gas is suppose to burn the hottest. Hopefully yall have something similar over there. Oxy/ace torch would work as well
Very cool tool. Will add that to my collection. Curious though. Most woodworkers i know cant atand philips screws, going for robertson every time. I would guess if one had a chance to use hex or torex, would be even better.
Right on that's using your head I used 1/2 keystock and made my own handle and a 19mm 1/2 inch socket for the feral this would of been a lot easier never thought of this
is there any reason why you couldn't keep the curve on the pry bar? i just bought a pry bar and before i make this i wanted to see if you have asked yourself this question...Love the videos!
If orientated to the left it shouldn't be an issue, kinda like a shallow swan neck. But you definitely wouldnt want to it to be angled upwards as it would just cause ur carbide to catch and dig in constantly I would imagine.
Short answer no... not unless you have a special tapping head which are crazy expensive. You gotta be able to reverse the tap to break the chip as you go. But i have seen people put the bit in the chuck and turn it by hand to ensure they get started straight. I have tried it but so far prefer by hand unless its super critical to get it perfect. They do have some drills that drill and tap at the same time but I have never tried one in a drill press.
@@RatedRWoodturning No you don't when I worked in a tool & die shop we tapped thousands of holes this way...It was one of the lowest skilled tasks in the shop and you would begin by drilling and tapping and reaming all day long... Too simple... drill the hole on the drill press...Chuck the tap in the chuck on the round smooth shank of the tap...ignore the square entirely...Just fun the drill press slow and when the tap stops it will just slip in the chuck... The tap is hard and smooth steel and the chuck will slip on it's surface...It can't bite into it...
U would have to look deeper into what type of metal it is to figure out how to harden and temper it. As far as I know, but im no expert. It hasnt been an issue with the other tool I made with the green handle so i honestly wouldnt worry about it. Still gonna be plenty strong for what we are doing with the tool
I'd think the annealed metal is less likely to break than hardened and more likely to bend. That being said, a half inch alloy or even high carbon steel will not break or bend unless you're trying to screw things up.
Nice job Brad. Only one sarcastic comment, as is written on your T-shirt. You were talking about safety but, at the video beginning, you are using the grinder without the safety guard. A novice worker can copy the technique and the result could be different.
Actually you don't want cheap taps, because they suck and break at the slightest incorrect use, not to mention some of those cheap taps weren't even hardened, so it wouldn't cut through steel at all (I had a set like this). I'm not saying Chinese taps are bad because I use them, but get ones used for CNC, a little more expensive than the harbor freight tap but a much better tap. These you can actually power drive them (some have a spiral tip that is great for through holes which shoots the chips out the other side of the hole, and the spiral one is good for blind holes). For some of the smaller tap I just chuck it into a drill and use that to tap stuff... I deliberately chucked it a bit loose to prevent breakage.
U should never use a drill press to tap anything unless you're turning the chuck by hand and just using it to keep your tap straight. Ive done it that way and find its a huge pain in the ass
@@GeorgeJFW i actually do have a set of those but not sure where they are hiding. I bought them to try out on some hardwoods. Dont know if i would trust them on steel but if i find them ill give it a shot
Tools I used ⬇️⬇️⬇️
▪︎EWT NR Carbide Cutter (in video)
amzn.to/2LuQw10
▪︎Budget Carbide Cutters I use
amzn.to/38l95he
▪︎Angle Grinder (rebranded)
amzn.to/3sb7Pp0
▪︎SAE Tap & Die set
(cheaper at Harbor Freight)
amzn.to/393qXMO
▪︎Wen 10" Drill Press (Mine)
amzn.to/3bhbtHM
*Wen Drill Press Review*
th-cam.com/video/6rJhjyORsCU/w-d-xo.html
▪︎cheaper 8" drill press
amzn.to/3njiTNa
▪︎Torch
amzn.to/3oq2CHt
After watching your video I went to Walmart and bought three pry bars, ordered carbide from Amazon and received the carbide today. I worked in machine shop for over twenty + years and I’ll be making wood lathes tools real soon. Thanks for the video.
With that experience you'll get this done, no problem
Just a little tip that I found to be helpful. Use your drill press to start the tiny taps. After drilling the proper sized hole, chuck the tap in the drill chuck and slowly turn the chuck clockwise by hand until you get a half to a full turn into the hole. This keeps the tap perpendicular to the hole. Then use the tap handle to finish tapping the hole as usual. I broke two taps before I came up with this trick.
Ive tried that and find it to be a pain honestly. But do agree its a good technique if it works for u
@@RatedRWoodturning try a tapping guide!
An old machinist buddy showed me the same trick. Personally, I like the challenge of doing it by hand, because in my line of work, you don't always have a workpiece that is mobile, but when I can start a tap with a drill press it does make things a bit easier.
What a great idea using the pry bar. It's simple and quick. Just found your channel from a Rex Kruger shout out.
Thanks, new video comes out tomorrow afternoon. Tell rex he sucks for me 👍😝
Excellent video bud. I had no idea what you were showing me when you sent me the picture. Had to watch. But wow! sweet idea.
Lol 😂
Thanks for sending me this link, Brad! What a bargain making this yourself!
Np, glad it helped 👍
Great walkthrough. I was sent by the Tool Bear at Den of Tools, and I'm happy he gave you a shoutout. You have a new subscriber.
Welcome, glad to have ya
Hi Brad, Great video. I have seen a couple of videos on making a carbide from a pry bar but this one explained the process the best. Thanks Brad. Take care. Cheers, huw
Well damn..... i hadnt seen anyone do it yet. Doesn't surprise me though lol. Thanks for swinging by 👍
brad! i just started my wood turning journey and this will save me big time.💰 thanks buddy for this. also luv the sanding paste and touge oil.
Awesome to hear. Also keep an eye on asieg tool on amazon. They have the shafts and carbides on sale all the time. Ill link a video where i talk about it over on my 2nd channel. Just beware, the expletives fly freely on that channel lol
th-cam.com/video/FzN0FTf34R0/w-d-xo.html
I just stumbled on to your channel from a Rex Kruger shout out. I love this turning tool. I see a couple in my future. I subscribed. We'll see how it goes! Thanks from Alabama!
Rex is a good dude. Glad to have ya
Excellent and very clever thank you 👌👌👌👌
Thanks for watching
Awesome video mate ! Thats a really good idea. I have been wanting to make new turning chisel and this video is very helpful, Cheers Mate !
Thanks bud. Glad it helped
Hi Brad, that looks like nice tool brother!! I will definitely be making one or two in the future! Thanks for the knowledge!
No problem bud. Glad u found it helpful
Thanks for that , I'm sure I can do that.
Thank u
Thanks for the pro tips
Going to have ago at making a new carbide tool 👍
They did not teach metal work in my woodworking class....for obvious reasons, so i appreciate learning about annealing and the magnet.
Very good project Brad. Just a FYI, “Simple Woodturning” tools brand also has negative rake carbide tips (along with regular ones). They are reasonably priced too.
Yea i saw them not long ago. But the ones i saw were around $20 like EWT
Brilliant! That pretty much sums it up...
Idk if id go that far but I'll take it lol
Good vid bud. Nothing wrong with that tool, only thing I would do.is put my own handle on it :) nice work!
Its weird but i kinda like the handles. But i do also like my extra long wood handle i put on my hollowing tool. Either way 🤷♂️
Very nice 👍
Thanks
Thanks!
Np
great job!!!
Thanks for the great video - I am following your method all the way from New Zealand. What is the gas torch you used to get that metal red hot?
You can buy cans of propane, butane, or MAPP gas here and swap out the torch head. Any will work, MAPP gas is suppose to burn the hottest. Hopefully yall have something similar over there. Oxy/ace torch would work as well
Very cool tool. Will add that to my collection. Curious though. Most woodworkers i know cant atand philips screws, going for robertson every time. I would guess if one had a chance to use hex or torex, would be even better.
Agree but used what i had handy
Right on that's using your head I used 1/2 keystock and made my own handle and a 19mm 1/2 inch socket for the feral this would of been a lot easier never thought of this
1000 ways to skin a goat. There is something to be said for a nice wood handle made to your own specs
is there any reason why you couldn't keep the curve on the pry bar? i just bought a pry bar and before i make this i wanted to see if you have asked yourself this question...Love the videos!
If orientated to the left it shouldn't be an issue, kinda like a shallow swan neck. But you definitely wouldnt want to it to be angled upwards as it would just cause ur carbide to catch and dig in constantly I would imagine.
@@RatedRWoodturning glad i asked never thought of that...thanks for responding
Np
Being a cheap ass myself LOVE THE VIDEO
Ha! Glad u found it
Can you make a lathe tool out of tool steel??
I'm sure you could. Not sure how the edge would hold up
thanks for the info
Np, thanks for swinging by
a bit late but could you have used the drill press "power off" to tap and keep the same aspect as the drilled hole
Hi, could you put the tap in the drill press and tap it or would it run too fast?
Short answer no... not unless you have a special tapping head which are crazy expensive. You gotta be able to reverse the tap to break the chip as you go. But i have seen people put the bit in the chuck and turn it by hand to ensure they get started straight. I have tried it but so far prefer by hand unless its super critical to get it perfect. They do have some drills that drill and tap at the same time but I have never tried one in a drill press.
@@RatedRWoodturning No you don't when I worked in a tool & die shop we tapped thousands of holes this way...It was one of the lowest skilled tasks in the shop and you would begin by drilling and tapping and reaming all day long...
Too simple... drill the hole on the drill press...Chuck the tap in the chuck on the round smooth shank of the tap...ignore the square entirely...Just fun the drill press slow and when the tap stops it will just slip in the chuck...
The tap is hard and smooth steel and the chuck will slip on it's surface...It can't bite into it...
@@stevebell4906 you're welcome to do it however you please
@@RatedRWoodturning Thanks...
Brad. How would I harden the steel again after it’s finished? Is there a concern of the steel breaking?
U would have to look deeper into what type of metal it is to figure out how to harden and temper it. As far as I know, but im no expert. It hasnt been an issue with the other tool I made with the green handle so i honestly wouldnt worry about it. Still gonna be plenty strong for what we are doing with the tool
I'd think the annealed metal is less likely to break than hardened and more likely to bend. That being said, a half inch alloy or even high carbon steel will not break or bend unless you're trying to screw things up.
Definitely agree
Nice job Brad. Only one sarcastic comment, as is written on your T-shirt. You were talking about safety but, at the video beginning, you are using the grinder without the safety guard. A novice worker can copy the technique and the result could be different.
I get it but safety is everyones own personal responsibilty. Good to point out though
Could you just shape an actual cutting tool with this if you could reharden it?
Really thought I was gonna get to see you grill some meats when you started off in that apron.
Love that apron ESPECIALLY with metal work
This video sure could use a lavender candle. 😁😁
Ha! 😂 i'd vote for it
Looks awesome!!! Hopefully they help you with the difficult #YTCCC2021 challenge for January......
Yea thats next video
Actually you don't want cheap taps, because they suck and break at the slightest incorrect use, not to mention some of those cheap taps weren't even hardened, so it wouldn't cut through steel at all (I had a set like this). I'm not saying Chinese taps are bad because I use them, but get ones used for CNC, a little more expensive than the harbor freight tap but a much better tap. These you can actually power drive them (some have a spiral tip that is great for through holes which shoots the chips out the other side of the hole, and the spiral one is good for blind holes). For some of the smaller tap I just chuck it into a drill and use that to tap stuff... I deliberately chucked it a bit loose to prevent breakage.
Worst awe scenario you snap the tap off. Lol
Thats never fun
I wish i had seen this before i spent 600 dollars on tools
Why even bother putting a carbide on it. Just shape it into a gouge and you're good to go
The short answer...... its alot easier to just tap a hole
Why you wouldn’t use the drill press to tap that hog is beyond me same type of guy that doesn’t buy is own tools lol 😂
U should never use a drill press to tap anything unless you're turning the chuck by hand and just using it to keep your tap straight. Ive done it that way and find its a huge pain in the ass
@@RatedRWoodturning ya that’s what I ment and yes it’s a huge pain in the nuts
@@GeorgeJFW i should look into getting one of the spring loaded tapping guides tho. Maybe one day
@@RatedRWoodturning I wanna try those tapping drill bit things I can’t see them being any good
@@GeorgeJFW i actually do have a set of those but not sure where they are hiding. I bought them to try out on some hardwoods. Dont know if i would trust them on steel but if i find them ill give it a shot