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Thank you for showing how the carbide inserts/cutters actually work, unlike many presenters who state the carbide only scrape and tear the wood fibres and leave a poor finish. I made a twig pot yesterday from hard wood and I did not need to sand before applying a finishing wax. Many folks think the fine pointed tool/insert/cutter, is only for fine lines and detail work. The demonstration show here shows how versatile the cutters are. Keep an open mind and watch a few other presentations before coming to a conclusion. Ex Leeds living down under in paradise-Tasmania with more hardwoods growing and dying on our 5-acres than I will ever have time to put a tool to. Stay safe and happy turning.
Thank you so much! I have learned more about using carbide tools in the last 21 minutes and 12 seconds, then I have in the last 6 months of searching. Well done, Thanks again!
Hey Mike.....awesome review! I went into a local wood working store today to look at getting my first set of tools. I was talking with one of the workers there, and when I mentioned my concern with buying the stuff for sharpening regular tools and learning how to sharpen. He then showed me some carbide tools from Easy Wood Tools. He showed me how to use them, and said that he really loves suggesting them to new turners, so they can at least get started in woodturning (which is what I am doing). I ended up walking out with 2...the round and square tools, and replacements. Yes, I do want normal tools......but when I have a little more money to get the wheel, tool rest, etc for sharpening. Really nice price on those tools you have, and the look good! I will look up his website to see about US shipping and then your video on using a diamond hone to get the edge back on the tip. Thank you so much for posting your videos. I am getting some good tips, and learning a lot!
+Barton Seven welcome to this wonderful craft Barton, I hope you enjoy it, as much as I do. My only regret is that I didn't start years ago. Take care, and keep me updated with your progress. Mike
Mike Waldt I regret not starting years ago as well! So I finally got my lathe together...thanks to wife, sister in law, and son in helping get it out of the box...it was a beast! Anyway.....I have a small bowl on the lathe now. I had an issue with my screw chuck hole not being big enough (didn't have a drill bit large enough), so I attached my face plate. When I was removing the face plate after turning the bottom, three of the screws broke off....lol. I now have them out, the bowl back on the lathe, and my first bowl is about half done. I do want to thank you for your response. Getting encouragement and advice from turners like you and Martin Saban-Smith is so helpful and means alot. Thank you so much!
Hi Mike ,just purchased Glens carbide tools, round ,square and detail cutter, and i must say for a beginner like me they are perfect,thank you for the demo.
Hi Mike....Firstly, may I say how much I enjoy your videos. I've only been turning for 18 months, and I find them both instructional and a insightful. ... I purchased two tools from Glen's ebay shop before Christmas, and I'm so impressed! Superbly made British tools! Regards, Scott.
used these tools today. i am very happy with the short handle set. made a small lidded box today and i could not be happier. thanks Mike for finding these and reviewing them. price was as awesome as the tools.
Hi Mike I got the round one for Christmas to try my hand with a carbide and have to second your enthusiasm for both the build quality and the quality of the finish it gave. I found it easy to use and was amazed at the amount of wood it shifted and how clean the cut was.
HI! mr Mike... we really like your videos, but my family like much , not only for your good teaching but for your personality, you are a genuine person...
Mike, watched your video a number of times and contacted Glen back in July,. Unfortunately with the current situation Glen was struggling with getting materials. However, I will be taking delivery of three tools next week, so really looking forward to using them as they represent great value, and, as a newbie to turning, I’m sure they will help me get to grips with my projects whilst continuing to go through the learning curve with my traditional tools. Love the channel, stay safe.
Another great video Mike. I'm a GnuBee turner who purchased a Delta Midi, and a medium-quality set of tools a while back. I then found out about carbides and bought a set of Cap'n Eddie Castelin's carbides as well. But it wasn't until yesterday that I actually turned my first piece, a round in preparation for a goblet. Since the found wood I used was quite irregular I used the roughing gouge from my first set for initial shaping and then the carbides to finish the job. I really enjoyed the ease with which I could peel away the wood in very fine strips using the carbide tools. I hope to become proficient with both sets but I feel that carbides will be my go-to chisels.
Thanks Don, I truly believe that it makes no difference how you get the job done, as long as you enjoy the process :) Enjoy your turning journey Take care Mike
I used carbide for the first time yesterday on a Black Walnut project. Right away I was getting long ribbons of wood coming off of the round cutter which I wasn't expecting. I will use them some more but so far I am pleasantly surprised. So far the statement that carbide cutters only scrape the wood to be simply not true. I might look into the hunter Osprey tools. I know this is an old video but thanks!
Glad you found it useful David. If the cutter is dished, you will produce shavings as you are slicing the wood. Non dished cutters will essentially scrape, unless presented to the wood at 45°. Thanks for watching.
I just want to say that I find your videos to be very informative and entertaining. As someone interested in getting into wood turning, I appreciate the wealth of knowledge included in each and every video. A definite subscribe.
Hello Mike, Excellent review so many thanks. I have been using the square and round carbide tips for about the last 6 months and they are a joy to work with. I get the most fun when hollowing out a bowl using the square tip. I go in at an angle of 45 degrees and about an inch from the centre. I only go as deep as half the depth of the tip and the shavings just fly out. I then move back another inch and so on until most of the waste is removed. They can also be used for fine work such as straightening the side walls of boxes. If I want to curve the bottom of a box I use the round tip with a feather light touch. The tools you displayed are an excellent price as I paid a lot more for mine. Best wishes, Alan.
Thanks Alan, great tip with the square end regarding bowl hollowing, will be trying that. I have only been using them a couple of weeks, and about three hours in total, so lots to learn. Any more advice from you would be appreciated.....always hungry for information mate ;) Take care Mike
Hi Mike. I know this vid is a few years old, but I have just bought a set of three carbides from Glenn Teagle, after being recommended by Stephen Gibson. They are fantastic value for the money. I have only tried them for a little while 1/2 hour actually. That was ten minutes after they arrived. Fantastic quality, and from the little that I have turned, I am going to use them a whole lot more. They will not replace my normal chisels, but are a welcome addition. Cheers mate, and keep the vids coming.
I bought a set of 3 and love them, they are a great bargain and well worth the money. I also ordered a set of 3 of the ones you have used which have the slight lip on the edge for fine cutting
Thanks Carl, I am very impressed.....but as my wife says....I impress easily....lol. On a serious note though, they are great to work with. Take care Mike
I bought a set of these and I've been really impressed! Also worth noting is that Glenn makes slimmer and shorter ones for us ladies, which are brilliant. Can't recommend them highly enough, particularly as, like you Mike I wanted something at a reasonable cost AND British. More than that, I love the thought of them being great value!! Glad you liked them too!!
My wife got me a set of these for my birthday in april. I've only really got round to using them properly over the last couple of months. They're great little tools and perfect for making boxes and holes for tealights. Especially the square cutter. I find they're pretty good for acrylics on pens too
Love your review Mike. I have been using carbide tools for about a year now and find them very easy to use, but not a replacement for conventional tools but still a must have for any wood turner.
Loved your review Mike, you are always fair minded and diplomatic. I have been hollowing Chilean Pine, for the finishing cuts I used a carbide negative rake cutter. The cutter cost £22.00 from Yandles. Mounted on 16mm round bar it is now my go to NRS- like yourself I have ground and tried many, including Rollie Munro’s. Keep up the good work mate!
Thanks Paul, like with most things ... in the end it comes down to personal preference ... and what works best for you :) Thanks for watching. Take care Mike
Great video. I have a carbide cutter bar and different cutters from Capt. Eddie. His cutters are flat across the top. I have not had any problems using them and get a real smooth finish from them. Yes they will hog out the wood fast. I know I like mine. Reading about carbide cutters I have found that with my flat cutters it is best to keep the tool level with the floor and cut on center. The books say with cupped tops the bar should slant down across the rest to cut on center. Take care, Carl
Thanks Mike, Ive been turning for about 6 months now and wanted to get some carbide tools- so i looked at your review and purchased three chisels from Glen. they came yesterday the day after i ordered them and so i spent a couple of hours turning , what a joy they are too use and yes you can still get a catch ( if you try) but they remove wood fast- I will keep practicing with all my tools as these all have a purpose. And thanks for your videos see you at ukiws17.Ian
Hi Ian, glad to hear that you are happy with Glen's tools, he is a great guy as well, which is a bonus :) Looking forward to meeting you at UKIWS. Take care Mike
Hi Mike, your review prompted me to order some of Glenn Teagle's chisels. I am glad I did - they're excellent and what's more his service is first class as well. They'll make a great addition to my tool set. Compared with similar tools from the more established brands, Glenn's are right up there in quality and performance.... and at much more attractive prices.
Hi Mike. Just stumbled across these tonight whilst looking for a new bowl gouge. Thought they were too good to be true. Came on here just now and stumbled (again 😃) across your review. It's surely fate! Will be ordering the Multiple Tool Set 3 tomorrow. Cheers Mike.
+Mike Waldt Just got off the phone with him now Mike. Really helpful guy. Order placed so as long as Royal Mail get their act together, I'll be giving them a spin tomorrow! 😀😀
So easy to sharpen too. Buy a very fine diamond lap plate, low cost imports work fine. I have a dual rectangular plate with two grades of diamond. Place the cutter face down on the plate lubricated with a squirt of WD 40, use the finger tip pad to apply light pressure on the cutter. Move the cutter on the plate/flat hone, in a figure eight motion until the WD 40 turns black with the fine amount of carbide removed. Remove the cutter from the holder to sharpen them. This sharpening can be done many times due to the design of the cutters, very little carbide needs to be be removed to get a razor sharp edge back. I use carbide on my metal turning lathes too and often resharpen when turning plastics and aluminium to maintain a super fine finish.
Hi Mike Thanks for the review. I am new to wood turning but am an engineer of nearly 40 years experience. During that time I have had lots of experience in cutting metal with Carbide tools. I have watched many of your videos and find them very instructional as well as informative. This video on Glenn Teagle's cutters has given me confidence to purchase 5 chisels( Standard type 3 chisel set + 2 x cutter set £82.00 Hexagon round chisel £26.50 Detail 90 £26.00 ) In Total £134.50 from Glenn and I am awaiting their arrival as we speak. I will let you know how I go on with them. Regards Neil
Thank you! I had watched someone else's video and thought they hadn't practiced enough to give a proper review, they seemed to keep hitting tool holder, nice you explained that!
Great review Mike, I purchased a round, square, hollowing & detail from Glenn. Very well made & I am enjoying using them alongside my traditional tools. Thanks for making us aware of them. Rgd's .......... Geof
I note you are using the ‘dished’ cutters which are much more aggressive than the flat topped cutters which are more common and perhaps more user friendly for newcomers. I have used both types and found the standard flat topped cutters a better starter option. They are also all easy to touch up on a very fine low cost diamond hone-I use imports from China and very affordable. I am an extensive metal lathe carbide insert user of many types, I am only new to turning wood with carbide. Many thanks for sharing your experience with the dished cutters.
Hi Mike I was impressed with your review on these carbide chisels and have bought the set of 3 chisels. I am very pleased with them.Carry on the great videos, I really enjoy them. Diolch Rob
Hello Mike, After watching this review purchased the multi chisel. I am new to wood turning and find your channel very informative. So hopefully when get time will get out to the shed and give it a try. Cheers take care.
Hi Mike, another good video, I also am new to using carbide tools I got some from Capt. Eddie. and in the middle of the learning curve with these tools. I think they are a great addition to our turning arsenal. I am glad that you made the point of having to learn to use them. you cant just pick them up, toss them at the lathe and wham, you get a David Ellsworth hollow form. I thought from all the u-tube and carbide adds that they were kind of a fix all. but I found out real fast they are not, that you actually have to learn to use them. but I do enjoy them, they do a lot of things very well and easy and also a lot of things that they wont do and have to use the conventional lathe tools to get the desired results. I found out that they are very fun to use and fun to learn about. and that's the most important thing other than safety, is have fun and enjoy our hobby. Thanks again Mike Will
Thank you Will, I totally agree with your comments. Nothing is a cure all, but as you say, with practice, they are a great and valuable addition, and fun to use too. Take care, and thanks for your support mate Mike
Nice review Mike I have just sent Glenn a message to arrange a purchase of the square chisel. I have tried several times to make a box with square sides and flat bottom without much success and I think this will be just the job for it and just the right price. Thanks so much for uploading this video. All the best. Tony
Thanks Tony, it will be a joy with the square cutter, I've only had it a week or so, and it does the job very well. Supposed to be good with pens too, don't know personally, as I have only turned the one.....lol (up to now!) Take care Mike
Mike Waldt Hi Mike just tried out the large square carbide chisel and you are dead right, it is a joy to use. Replacement square cutters are just £3 so they are really great value. I was also able to hollow out the inside of a little box making the inner side walls and the bottom with a nice 90 degree angle for the first time. Thanks again for this review. All the best Tony
hi mike great review of the new tool set,will be great to see you making something from start to finish,that will be the real test,thanks for sharing,,,dougie.....
Excellent review Mike, you have a second career if you want it. I have a full set of regular cutting tools and also the three carbide cutting tools you demonstrated. You are right when you say they will not replace the regulars but they do have their use. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CARBIDE. Cheers Tommy
Lol...thank you Tommy, I'll bare that in mind for when I retire! Thank you for the welcome too, they are great tools, and are a good addition to the old armoury.....any excuse for some new tool eh? Take care Mike
Great review Mike, I have been contemplating buying a set having seen your video I have just ordered a set. I'm sure the wife will enjoy trying them out too. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas
Nice work as usual Mike. I recently bought a Robert Sorby Turnmaster set but am not too happy about the amount of tool overhang over the toolrest, about 2" minimum. On my 10"/18" mini-lathe, I need to turn the toolrest backwards for more clearance. Was considering buying a set of 'Easy' carbide tools next, but these look even better. Prices are the lowest I've seen, too. I especially like their 'Multi-Chisel'. It can even take 1/4" shank router bits as cutters. Thanks very much for the heads-up. ... Steve Edit: Just realised you'd already mentioned the 'Multi-Chisel'. Missed that on my first viewing somehow.
a great video was just looking at these on ebay this morning , think they are just what i am looking for , i have watched a few of your videos and have found the very helpfull. thank you for taking the time to make the . regards john
I bought them a couple of months ago and Mike is nearly right except for me I would never use anything else :) no sharpening, well balanced, quality tools and cheap for what you get. As a beginner these things are a god send and no I'm not related to Glenn! Thanks Mike.
thanks for this Video Mike! I'll definately get me a Carbite Cutter now. I do appreciate your videos alot & could learn much from you! thanks Mike! all the best & kindly, Cyril
Hi Mike, I finally got around to using one of the carbide cutting tools I got from the same source. It had a diamond shape with curves at either end to give you two cutting edges. I was getting along reasonably well when I got a catch of some form and the shaft of the tool jumped from the rest and back down and I can only presume that the square although not sharp edges battered back down onto my left hand pinky pad and caused a rather nasty cut. I hope all is going well workwise and healthwise for you! Take care! ( words that I need to bear in mind when using my lathe!)
***** Hi George, I think it's fair to say that we have all had similar experiences to you at some time while turning. Vigilance is paramount, but we all lapse sometimes, and hopefully live to tell the tale ;) Take care Mike
Cheers Mike, very well reviewed. As you know I had a bad experience with a seller of these tools in the states. Have learnt since his tools are not all that anyway. Good to know of this supplier as I made my own carbide tip tool and it is not great but carbide tip saves a lot of work. I trust your review my friend as I know you to be honest and true. Thanks Mike I will be looking at this web site pronto. Good man thankyou. David
Mike, I wonder if I'm the only one that has learned one point the hard way. I have a habit, using traditional tools, after a cut, I run my thumb up and over the cutting edge to push away build up. I have found, on these new tools, this is quite a mistake. I've kept a box of bandages handy as these carbide cutters are very sharp. Just thought I'd throw that out. It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
Thanks for the heads up Robert, I must admit I do the same as you, with my gouges, and skews, but thankfully not with the carbide yet....I'm sure it WILL happen when I get more comfortable with them! Take care Mike
Hi Mike I have invested in all these 3 tools as well as C shape and detail tool... Can you some time find time to demonstrate the C shape chisel? Spoke to Glen few times like you said he is a gentleman... Love using these tools ..with no effort you can achieve lots of things..
+Andy Singh Hi Andy, I am very pleased that your happy with Glen's tools. I'm afraid I haven't got the C shaped tool, so I won't be able to demo it :) Thanks for watching and your support. Take care Mike
Hi Mike, Truly enjoy all your videos. I started woodturning 6 month ago and you have been the primary source for my "education". Thanks for that. Question: When it comes to using carbide for hollowing, would you then recommed the "scraping" cutters or "cutting" cutters (that you show in this video). Regards Lars, Denmark
Hi lars and thank you for your kind words. My preference is the type of cutters I use here, I like to "cut" for hollowing as it leaves a better surface, and is more efficient. This is my personal opinion though, and not everyone will agree :) Take care Mike
Thanks for that review. They look like very nice tools. I just had emailed Glen, and unfortunately in his response he no longer ships to the US. Too bad!
Mike, nice tool review. I am curious as to the tool you were using as the hollowing tool - I have around, square and detail carbine tools, made by a company here in the US. My curiosity is my 'detail' and your 'hollowing' tool look the same. I have never tried hollowing with it, now I must try it. The detail tool, I use for beads and to help start the rings, you taught me to make. Anyway, great review...
Thanks Kevin, Glenn makes a detail tool as well, if you visit his website you will see that the point is narrower than on the hollowing tool. Hope this helps. Take care Mike
Hi Mike. First of all, many thanks for sharing so much. I truly like your work and explanations. Please carry on by all means even if things fly off the lathe every now and then. Glenn's tools seem very interresting and I am in touch with him as we speak. Really helpfull so far. Greetz from Luxembourg! PS. Yes, I am new in wood turning and yes I subscribed your channel :-)
Thanks Paul, for your support and kind words. You will not be disappointed with Glenn's tools I assure you, they are excellent. Also thanks for the subscription :) Take care Mke
Mike, I actually just ordered the hollowing tool to use on my carbide tools videos. It should arrive here in the USA next week. Glenn is sending it unhandled, at a bit of a discount, to save on shipping costs overseas. Anyway, I know how to sharpen/hone the flat top cutters, but I've been looking for your video on honing these cupped bits, where I need to sharpen around the bevel, etc. are you still planning to do that video, even just a short one? I'd love some help with technique!
Hi Steve, you'll be pleased with Glenn's tools, I assure you. I haven't done a video specifically on honing the carbide bits, as time has been my enemy lately. Glenn told me he uses a wooden dowel and screws the round beveled cutters in to it, grips the dowel on the lathe, and hones with a diamond card/file with the lathe turning slowly and the the file on the bevel. I haven't tried it yet, as my tools are still sharp, as I haven't had the time to use them, and get used to them. Hope this helps a bit. You've got the makings of a great channel my friend. Take care Mike
A very enthusiastic Mike review, obviously genuine and straightforward as usual. As I said before, Mike I am new to this fantastic discipline and am still trying anything and everything with the traditional tools I have to see the results. I note that you say that even you with your experience need to learn how to use the carbide cutters, do you think that it's worth me investing in these and learn their uses alongside my traditional tools or should I master the old skills first? Regards, Chris
It's difficult to say Chris. I think to be comfortable with traditional tools, and understand how they work first, is the way to go, in my opinion. Then you can call on your knowledge to better understand how these carbide tools work. After all, they don't "replace" traditional tools, they "compliment" them, again this in only my personal opinion. Hope this helps. Take care Mike
Thanks for the vid Mike. I had looked at these a few times and thought they were too good to be true. Obviously I was wrong! I think I may have to frequent Glenn's shop on payday. Just don't tell the wife! ;)
Well I bit the bullet and ordered the multiset and also a hollowing tool from the ebay web page - not easy to find. Hopefully some of my christmas pennies well spent!
Great. You gave me inspiration to try my carbide tool again. I haven't had a lot of success. I think I am afraid of it. I find I have to lower my tool rest a bit when using carbide. Is that correct or what should I do?
Nice video review mike and I can tell that they won't replace my go to bowl gouge but I do always like the addition to ones arsenal. I could see using a square nose one for boxes and other mortise and tenon applications quite often. along that train of thought, how does it do on a direct square cut into end grain? Thanks Mike, much love from the west coast of California.
Hi Gary, glad you found the video useful, I will be doing a sharpening video, in the near future. I am sure you will be pleased with your treat! Take care Mike
They have their place Michael, but I must admit that I now only use carbide for hollowing, as I am determined to become more proficient with traditional tools :) Take care Mike
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Hi Mike, been a subscriber for some time, new keen enthusiastic turner, on the strength of this I have ordered the round cutter from Glen, he tells me it was posted today so looking forward to having a play! Quick question, are you planning a video on lathe maintenance, and what do you use to lubricate your lathe bed? Regards Graham
Hi Graham, firstly thanks for your continuing support, it's much appreciated. i am sure you will be well pleased with your purchase from Glenn as well. I wasn't planning on a lathe maintenance video, as all I do is clean it down after each session, and spray dry lubricant on the bed ways, to prevent rusting, and cover them when applying any liquid to a piece, like sanding sealer. Every couple of months check the pully belt for any wear, and check all grub screws etc. for tightness, and that is about all. Hope this helps. Take care Mike
Thanks, I'm being thick, what is "dry lubricant"? Brendan Stemp recommends one but it's not available in the UK. Got a brand name? Thanks for all the videos, you are my main source of information!
Graham Treadwell Hi again Graham, here is a link to the one I use, it's great for your chuck, and any bare steel. www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-dry-lubricant Take care Mike
Very interesting stuff Mike. I like the idea of a round cutter to undercut the rim of a bowl. You know how much tearout we get undercutting....have you tried the cutter for that yet? These might be the tool to cut Silver Birch which has a very soft, open structure. Off to the website I go...my resolution not to buy loads of tools looks like it's about to fail...again! And it's your fault! Best Wishes, Brendan.
Hi Brendan, I haven't tried it for undercutting yet, but I think it might well do the job. Let me know how you get on. I'll take full responsibility ;) Take care Mike
Mike Waldt LOL, the round one is the one I think would want but, after seeing that dimple disappear so easily, I think I want the square one too. I wonder does Glenn need an Irish tester? Best Wishes, Brendan.
Do you still use these Mike. I just picked up a set of five on FB Marketplace and was looking for some advice on using them and 2nd video I watched was yours! Feels weird using them compared to traditional tools, particularly as I was presenting them square on and found them very aggressive. Will have tp practice a bit following your technique.
Is this Tool Review Week or something? You and Carl both doing tool reviews lately haha. I wasn't crazy about the handles on Carl's review. These however, are very nice. Great review, Mike.
Mike ... Thoughtful review. I'm in the US, so I won't be purchasing these tools, but I appreciate your review nonetheless. I notice that you most often were running the tool at an angle on the tool rest as opposed to laying the bar flat. I do the same thing with mine, which leads me to wonder why the manufacturers don't offer a round bar instead of a square bar.
Thanks Gerald, I'll pass your comment onto Glenn. I have seen round bars used on these, can't think where though. Also some manufactures offer the head at various angles too, but they are at a premium price point. Thanks for the comments Take care Mike
I agree, square bar for square insert and round bar for round and hollow inserts. IMHO more softer on tool rest. After seeing Miguel Sanchez #29 video I am tempted to do it myself.
Gerald you might take a look at Capt Eddie Castline Big Guy Production he offers a 3/8 round cutter on a 3/8 round bar that I really like a lot his prices on cutters is the best you will find on the web, cutters to fit many manufactures tools at like 1/3 the price of others, and he will stand up for what he sells
Glenn - if you manage to read this, you need to do some work on your website bud! Some descriptions on the tools and how to order would be great. Even a link to your eBay shop would be good. :)
Mike, thanks for the video. One question - could you use the square carbide cutter as a roughing spindle gouge ? Or is there a carbide tool that can take the place of the standard roughing gouge ? Sorry if this appears to be a stupid question but I am a complete newbie at woodturning !
Hi, and thanks for watching. You can rough down a spindle with the square Carbide cutter, if you go to SJ Woodworks channel, he does all his videos using carbide cutters, and is very proficient in using them for all types of turning, here is the link to Steve's channel: Part 1 of 3 - Woodturning: Can I do it with carbide Hope this helps Take care Mike
Nice review Mike and a nice source for buying nice tools within EU .. thanks Mike and have a good one ... (any progress with the steady rest yet?) ..//Kenneth
Thanks Kenneth, I have got the wheels and made the arms, and locking mechanism...the rest will finished when I get the time, as work is invading my shop time at the moment! So much to do, and so little time to do it...lol Take care Mike
Hey Mike nice vid. My question is how versitile are they? I'm running red oak logs and I'm looking at running the outside first, get my shape cut a tenon flip it around and hollow it out. So will the round one ruff cut and finish or would the square one be better for outside and inside?
I actually only now use traditional tools, except when hollowing. These tools are very versatile however, and a search on TH-cam, will come up with more content on them than I can provide. Sorry I can't be of more help. Take care Mike
Thank you for showing how the carbide inserts/cutters actually work, unlike many presenters who state the carbide only scrape and tear the wood fibres and leave a poor finish. I made a twig pot yesterday from hard wood and I did not need to sand before applying a finishing wax. Many folks think the fine pointed tool/insert/cutter, is only for fine lines and detail work. The demonstration show here shows how versatile the cutters are. Keep an open mind and watch a few other presentations before coming to a conclusion. Ex Leeds living down under in paradise-Tasmania with more hardwoods growing and dying on our 5-acres than I will ever have time to put a tool to. Stay safe and happy turning.
Thank you so much! I have learned more about using carbide tools in the last 21 minutes and 12 seconds, then I have in the last 6 months of searching. Well done, Thanks again!
Hi Johnny, I'm really pleased that you found the video useful.
Cheers
Mike
Hey Mike.....awesome review!
I went into a local wood working store today to look at getting my first set of tools. I was talking with one of the workers there, and when I mentioned my concern with buying the stuff for sharpening regular tools and learning how to sharpen. He then showed me some carbide tools from Easy Wood Tools. He showed me how to use them, and said that he really loves suggesting them to new turners, so they can at least get started in woodturning (which is what I am doing). I ended up walking out with 2...the round and square tools, and replacements. Yes, I do want normal tools......but when I have a little more money to get the wheel, tool rest, etc for sharpening.
Really nice price on those tools you have, and the look good! I will look up his website to see about US shipping and then your video on using a diamond hone to get the edge back on the tip. Thank you so much for posting your videos. I am getting some good tips, and learning a lot!
+Barton Seven
welcome to this wonderful craft Barton, I hope you enjoy it, as much as I do. My only regret is that I didn't start years ago.
Take care, and keep me updated with your progress.
Mike
Mike Waldt I regret not starting years ago as well! So I finally got my lathe together...thanks to wife, sister in law, and son in helping get it out of the box...it was a beast! Anyway.....I have a small bowl on the lathe now. I had an issue with my screw chuck hole not being big enough (didn't have a drill bit large enough), so I attached my face plate. When I was removing the face plate after turning the bottom, three of the screws broke off....lol. I now have them out, the bowl back on the lathe, and my first bowl is about half done.
I do want to thank you for your response. Getting encouragement and advice from turners like you and Martin Saban-Smith is so helpful and means alot. Thank you so much!
Hi Mike ,just purchased Glens carbide tools, round ,square and detail cutter, and i must say for a beginner like me they are perfect,thank you for the demo.
+Alan Bailey
Glad your happy with them Alan.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike....Firstly, may I say how much I enjoy your videos. I've only been turning for 18 months, and I find them both instructional and a insightful. ... I purchased two tools from Glen's ebay shop before Christmas, and I'm so impressed! Superbly made British tools! Regards, Scott.
Thanks Scott, glad you find them of use, and I am very impressed with the cut quality, and build of Glenns tools.
Take care
Mike
used these tools today. i am very happy with the short handle set. made a small lidded box today and i could not be happier. thanks Mike for finding these and reviewing them. price was as awesome as the tools.
+Paul Gargulak
Glad your pleased with them Paul
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike I got the round one for Christmas to try my hand with a carbide and have to second your enthusiasm for both the build quality and the quality of the finish it gave. I found it easy to use and was amazed at the amount of wood it shifted and how clean the cut was.
Glad you agree David, thanks for your support, and watching.
Cheers
Mike
Tremendous review as always Mike and very timely as I’m just in the market for some carbide tools. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks you for watching.
HI! mr Mike...
we really like your videos, but my family like much , not only for your good teaching but for your personality, you are a genuine person...
+Germain Rioux
Thank you Germain, your kind words are much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
+Neil Vincent Glad you took the plunge, I'm sure you won't be disappointed Neil. I look forward to hear what you think.
Take care
Mike
i agree mike they very good tools purchased all three about 3 months ago & they work great ,, another great review
Thanks Paul, they are really great, and very good value.
Take care
Mike
Mike, watched your video a number of times and contacted Glen back in July,. Unfortunately with the current situation Glen was struggling with getting materials. However, I will be taking delivery of three tools next week, so really looking forward to using them as they represent great value, and, as a newbie to turning, I’m sure they will help me get to grips with my projects whilst continuing to go through the learning curve with my traditional tools. Love the channel, stay safe.
Glad that Glenn is getting things back to normal Richard. Enjoy your new tools and your turning journey.
Mike I just got my first taste of carbide and love them.
I await your sharpening video.
Nice work!
Thanks Dave
Cheers
Mike
Another great video Mike. I'm a GnuBee turner who purchased a Delta Midi, and a medium-quality set of tools a while back. I then found out about carbides and bought a set of Cap'n Eddie Castelin's carbides as well. But it wasn't until yesterday that I actually turned my first piece, a round in preparation for a goblet.
Since the found wood I used was quite irregular I used the roughing gouge from my first set for initial shaping and then the carbides to finish the job. I really enjoyed the ease with which I could peel away the wood in very fine strips using the carbide tools.
I hope to become proficient with both sets but I feel that carbides will be my go-to chisels.
Thanks Don, I truly believe that it makes no difference how you get the job done, as long as you enjoy the process :)
Enjoy your turning journey
Take care
Mike
I used carbide for the first time yesterday on a Black Walnut project. Right away I was getting long ribbons of wood coming off of the round cutter which I wasn't expecting. I will use them some more but so far I am pleasantly surprised. So far the statement that carbide cutters only scrape the wood to be simply not true. I might look into the hunter Osprey tools. I know this is an old video but thanks!
Glad you found it useful David. If the cutter is dished, you will produce shavings as you are slicing the wood. Non dished cutters will essentially scrape, unless presented to the wood at 45°. Thanks for watching.
I just want to say that I find your videos to be very informative and entertaining. As someone interested in getting into wood turning, I appreciate the wealth of knowledge included in each and every video. A definite subscribe.
I've used his carbide tools for a year or more now,use them all the time,great tools
Scott
+MrSkooty1968
Glad you find them as good as I do Scott.
Cheers
Mike
Hello Mike,
Excellent review so many thanks.
I have been using the square and round carbide tips for about the last 6 months and they are a joy to work with.
I get the most fun when hollowing out a bowl using the square tip. I go in at an angle of 45 degrees and about an inch from the centre. I only go as deep as half the depth of the tip and the shavings just fly out. I then move back another inch and so on until most of the waste is removed.
They can also be used for fine work such as straightening the side walls of boxes.
If I want to curve the bottom of a box I use the round tip with a feather light touch.
The tools you displayed are an excellent price as I paid a lot more for mine.
Best wishes,
Alan.
Thanks Alan, great tip with the square end regarding bowl hollowing, will be trying that. I have only been using them a couple of weeks, and about three hours in total, so lots to learn. Any more advice from you would be appreciated.....always hungry for information mate ;)
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike. I know this vid is a few years old, but I have just bought a set of three carbides from Glenn Teagle, after being recommended by Stephen Gibson. They are fantastic value for the money. I have only tried them for a little while 1/2 hour actually. That was ten minutes after they arrived. Fantastic quality, and from the little that I have turned, I am going to use them a whole lot more. They will not replace my normal chisels, but are a welcome addition. Cheers mate, and keep the vids coming.
Hi Paul, I'm pleased to hear that you're happy with Glenn's tools.
Take care
Mike
I bought a set of 3 and love them, they are a great bargain and well worth the money. I also ordered a set of 3 of the ones you have used which have the slight lip on the edge for fine cutting
+Brian Barlow
Hi Brian, I'm pleased your happy with them.
Cheers
Mike
Great review Mike, very nice looking tools. I only have one of the round cutters but use it quite a bet.
Take care,
Carl
Thanks Carl, I am very impressed.....but as my wife says....I impress easily....lol.
On a serious note though, they are great to work with.
Take care
Mike
Great video Mike, and thanks for the Teagle website. Nice job on your review.
Stephen Ogle Thanks Stephen, they are very good tools, and competitively priced.
Cheers
Mike
I bought a set of these and I've been really impressed! Also worth noting is that Glenn makes slimmer and shorter ones for us ladies, which are brilliant. Can't recommend them highly enough, particularly as, like you Mike I wanted something at a reasonable cost AND British. More than that, I love the thought of them being great value!! Glad you liked them too!!
Hi Jo, thanks for mentioning that, they are excellent. I admit I forgot to include that in the review.....shame on me!
Take care
Mike
My wife got me a set of these for my birthday in april. I've only really got round to using them properly over the last couple of months. They're great little tools and perfect for making boxes and holes for tealights. Especially the square cutter. I find they're pretty good for acrylics on pens too
+Turning Wright
I'm so pleased you like them, and find them as useful as I do.
Cheers
Mike
Love your review Mike. I have been using carbide tools for about a year now and find them very easy to use, but not a replacement for conventional tools but still a must have for any wood turner.
Thanks Monte, I totally agree with your comments.
Take care
Mike
Loved your review Mike, you are always fair minded and diplomatic. I have been hollowing Chilean Pine, for the finishing cuts I used a carbide negative rake cutter. The cutter cost £22.00 from Yandles. Mounted on 16mm round bar it is now my go to NRS- like yourself I have ground and tried many, including Rollie Munro’s.
Keep up the good work mate!
Thanks Paul, like with most things ... in the end it comes down to personal preference ... and what works best for you :)
Thanks for watching.
Take care
Mike
Great video. I have a carbide cutter bar and different cutters from Capt. Eddie. His cutters are flat across the top. I have not had any problems using them and get a real smooth finish from them. Yes they will hog out the wood fast. I know I like mine.
Reading about carbide cutters I have found that with my flat cutters it is best to keep the tool level with the floor and cut on center. The books say with cupped tops the bar should slant down across the rest to cut on center.
Take care,
Carl
Thanks for the information Carl, it's much appreciated.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, Ive been turning for about 6 months now and wanted to get some carbide tools- so i looked at your review and purchased three chisels from Glen. they came yesterday the day after i ordered them and so i spent a couple of hours turning , what a joy they are too use and yes you can still get a catch ( if you try) but they remove wood fast- I will keep practicing with all my tools as these all have a purpose. And thanks for your videos see you at ukiws17.Ian
Hi Ian, glad to hear that you are happy with Glen's tools, he is a great guy as well, which is a bonus :)
Looking forward to meeting you at UKIWS.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike, your review prompted me to order some of Glenn Teagle's chisels. I am glad I did - they're excellent and what's more his service is first class as well. They'll make a great addition to my tool set. Compared with similar tools from the more established brands, Glenn's are right up there in quality and performance.... and at much more attractive prices.
***** Thank you Christian, as I said in the video, they don't replace traditional tools by any means, but they are a great addition.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike. Just stumbled across these tonight whilst looking for a new bowl gouge. Thought they were too good to be true. Came on here just now and stumbled (again 😃) across your review. It's surely fate! Will be ordering the Multiple Tool Set 3 tomorrow. Cheers Mike.
+Robert Venus
Great news Robert, I know you'll be pleased with them.
Take care
Mike
+Mike Waldt Just got off the phone with him now Mike. Really helpful guy. Order placed so as long as Royal Mail get their act together, I'll be giving them a spin tomorrow! 😀😀
I have recently brought some of these tools, they are fantastic. Top quality as good as any I have used and a fraction of the price of popular makes.
Glad your happy with them Royston
take care
Mike
Great video Mike I have a couple of very expensive Sorby carbide cutters soon to be augmented by Glenn's thanks for sharing your find.
All the best.
Thanks Archie, let me know what you think.
Take care
Mike
So easy to sharpen too. Buy a very fine diamond lap plate, low cost imports work fine. I have a dual rectangular plate with two grades of diamond. Place the cutter face down on the plate lubricated with a squirt of WD 40, use the finger tip pad to apply light pressure on the cutter. Move the cutter on the plate/flat hone, in a figure eight motion until the WD 40 turns black with the fine amount of carbide removed. Remove the cutter from the holder to sharpen them. This sharpening can be done many times due to the design of the cutters, very little carbide needs to be be removed to get a razor sharp edge back. I use carbide on my metal turning lathes too and often resharpen when turning plastics and aluminium to maintain a super fine finish.
Hi Mike
Thanks for the review. I am new to wood turning but am an engineer of nearly 40 years experience. During that time I have had lots of experience in cutting metal with Carbide tools. I have watched many of your videos and find them very instructional as well as informative.
This video on Glenn Teagle's cutters has given me confidence to purchase 5 chisels( Standard type 3 chisel set + 2 x cutter set £82.00 Hexagon round chisel £26.50
Detail 90 £26.00 ) In Total £134.50 from Glenn and I am awaiting their arrival as we speak. I will let you know how I go on with them.
Regards
Neil
Thank you! I had watched someone else's video and thought they hadn't practiced enough to give a proper review, they seemed to keep hitting tool holder, nice you explained that!
Glad you found it useful Whit, and thanks for watching.
Great review Mike, I purchased a round, square, hollowing & detail from Glenn. Very well made & I am enjoying using them alongside my traditional tools.
Thanks for making us aware of them.
Rgd's .......... Geof
Hi Geof, I am so pleased that you agree that they are great tools to have alongside the traditional ones, thanks for the comment.
Take care
Mike
I note you are using the ‘dished’ cutters which are much more aggressive than the flat topped cutters which are more common and perhaps more user friendly for newcomers. I have used both types and found the standard flat topped cutters a better starter option. They are also all easy to touch up on a very fine low cost diamond hone-I use imports from China and very affordable. I am an extensive metal lathe carbide insert user of many types, I am only new to turning wood with carbide. Many thanks for sharing your experience with the dished cutters.
Hi Shevill, thanks to you for your input and watching.
Thanks very much for your review. Finally a manufacturer in Europe with a fair price.
It really was my pleasure Antonio, as they are great tools, and as you say, at a good price. Thanks for the input.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike
I was impressed with your review on these carbide chisels and have bought the set of 3 chisels. I am very pleased with them.Carry on the great videos, I really enjoy them.
Diolch
Rob
Robert John I Robert, I'm so pleased that your happy with your new "toys", they certainly are well made and effective tools.
Cymerwch ofal
Mike
Hello Mike, After watching this review purchased the multi chisel. I am new to wood turning and find your channel very informative. So hopefully when get time will get out to the shed and give it a try. Cheers take care.
Hi Gary, I hope you enjoy using your new toy!
Thanks for watching, and your support
Take care
Mike
Thanks for this excellent review. My children gave me my first carbide tip tool for Christmas. Your video will definitely help me get started.
Cip
***** Thanks, I will keep that in mind.
Thanks Cip, I'm sure you'll love it mate.
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike, like the look of the hollowing out cutter and the square one. Nice honest review. Keep up the good work Derek
Hi Mike, another good video, I also am new to using carbide tools I got some from Capt. Eddie. and in the middle of the learning curve with these tools. I think they are a great addition to our turning arsenal. I am glad that you made the point of having to learn to use them. you cant just pick them up, toss them at the lathe and wham, you get a David Ellsworth hollow form. I thought from all the u-tube and carbide adds that they were kind of a fix all. but I found out real fast they are not, that you actually have to learn to use them. but I do enjoy them, they do a lot of things very well and easy and also a lot of things that they wont do and have to use the conventional lathe tools to get the desired results. I found out that they are very fun to use and fun to learn about. and that's the most important thing other than safety, is have fun and enjoy our hobby. Thanks again Mike
Will
Thank you Will, I totally agree with your comments. Nothing is a cure all, but as you say, with practice, they are a great and valuable addition, and fun to use too.
Take care, and thanks for your support mate
Mike
Nice review Mike I have just sent Glenn a message to arrange a purchase of the square chisel. I have tried several times to make a box with square sides and flat bottom without much success and I think this will be just the job for it and just the right price. Thanks so much for uploading this video.
All the best.
Tony
Thanks Tony, it will be a joy with the square cutter, I've only had it a week or so, and it does the job very well. Supposed to be good with pens too, don't know personally, as I have only turned the one.....lol (up to now!)
Take care
Mike
Mike Waldt All done, it will be shipped tomorrow first class delivery can't wait to use a proper sharp chisel for once :) thanks again mike
***** You don't hang about Tony....lol. Please let me know what you think.
Take care
Mike
Mike Waldt Hi Mike just tried out the large square carbide chisel and you are dead right, it is a joy to use. Replacement square cutters are just £3 so they are really great value. I was also able to hollow out the inside of a little box making the inner side walls and the bottom with a nice 90 degree angle for the first time.
Thanks again for this review.
All the best
Tony
hi mike great review of the new tool set,will be great to see you making something from start to finish,that will be the real test,thanks for sharing,,,dougie.....
Thanks Dougie, I do intend to do just that in the future, when I am completely comfortable using them.
Take care
Mike
Excellent review Mike, you have a second career if you want it. I have a full set of regular cutting tools and also the three carbide cutting tools you demonstrated. You are right when you say they will not replace the regulars but they do have their use.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CARBIDE. Cheers Tommy
Lol...thank you Tommy, I'll bare that in mind for when I retire!
Thank you for the welcome too, they are great tools, and are a good addition to the old armoury.....any excuse for some new tool eh?
Take care
Mike
Great review Mike, I have been contemplating buying a set having seen your video I have just ordered a set. I'm sure the wife will enjoy trying them out too. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas
Nice work as usual Mike.
I recently bought a Robert Sorby Turnmaster set but am not too happy about the amount of tool overhang over the toolrest, about 2" minimum. On my 10"/18" mini-lathe, I need to turn the toolrest backwards for more clearance. Was considering buying a set of 'Easy' carbide tools next, but these look even better. Prices are the lowest I've seen, too.
I especially like their 'Multi-Chisel'. It can even take 1/4" shank router bits as cutters.
Thanks very much for the heads-up.
... Steve
Edit: Just realised you'd already mentioned the 'Multi-Chisel'. Missed that on my first viewing somehow.
Glad you found it useful Steve, and thanks for the input mate.
Take care
Mike
PS - You WEREN'T listening were you....lol!
a great video was just looking at these on ebay this morning , think they are just what i am looking for , i have watched a few of your videos and have found the very helpfull. thank you for taking the time to make the . regards john
johnphilip58 Thanks John, and the pleasure is mine, also thanks for your support.
Take care
Mike
I bought them a couple of months ago and Mike is nearly right except for me I would never use anything else :) no sharpening, well balanced, quality tools and cheap for what you get. As a beginner these things are a god send and no I'm not related to Glenn! Thanks Mike.
LOL Mr Butcher :)
thanks for this Video Mike! I'll definately get me a Carbite Cutter now.
I do appreciate your videos alot & could learn much from you!
thanks Mike!
all the best & kindly,
Cyril
Thank you for your kind words Cyril.
Once again another great video Mike. As always very informative and educational.
Thanks Jim, happy that you find them od some use.
Take care
Mike
They sound great Mike !! Thanks for the vid and good luck with the Carbide cutting practice.
Chris
They are Chris, and thanks for the good wishes for my practice sessions...lol
Take care my friend
Mike
Hi Mike, I finally got around to using one of the carbide cutting tools I got from the same source. It had a diamond shape with curves at either end to give you two cutting edges.
I was getting along reasonably well when I got a catch of some form and the shaft of the tool jumped from the rest and back down and I can only presume that the square although not sharp edges battered back down onto my left hand pinky pad and caused a rather nasty cut.
I hope all is going well workwise and healthwise for you!
Take care! ( words that I need to bear in mind when using my lathe!)
***** Hi George, I think it's fair to say that we have all had similar experiences to you at some time while turning. Vigilance is paramount, but we all lapse sometimes, and hopefully live to tell the tale ;)
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the review it was interesting seeing the carbide tools in action.
Thank you Bernie, I'm glad you found it of interest.
Take care
Mike
Cheers Mike, very well reviewed. As you know I had a bad experience with a seller of these tools in the states. Have learnt since his tools are not all that anyway. Good to know of this supplier as I made my own carbide tip tool and it is not great but carbide tip saves a lot of work.
I trust your review my friend as I know you to be honest and true.
Thanks Mike I will be looking at this web site pronto.
Good man thankyou.
David
Pleasure David, in my opinion they are a very sound investment.
Take care
Mike
Mike, I wonder if I'm the only one that has learned one point the hard way. I have a habit, using traditional tools, after a cut, I run my thumb up and over the cutting edge to push away build up.
I have found, on these new tools, this is quite a mistake. I've kept a box of bandages handy as these carbide cutters are very sharp. Just thought I'd throw that out. It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
Thanks for the heads up Robert, I must admit I do the same as you, with my gouges, and skews, but thankfully not with the carbide yet....I'm sure it WILL happen when I get more comfortable with them!
Take care
Mike
really great review of the tools mike they seem to cut well too
looking foreword to the sharpening demo
take care,Robbie
Thanks Robbie, they do a good job. All I have to do now, is learn how to use them properly...lol.
Take care
Mike
Nice review Mike, and good look tools, congratulations.
Thanks Miguel
Take care
Mike
I've Glens round carbide tool. It's a lovely bit of kit.
They are very good tools David.
Great illustration Mike. Good job mate.
Ken the blind woodturner
Hi Mike I have invested in all these 3 tools as well as C shape and detail tool... Can you some time find time to demonstrate the C shape chisel? Spoke to Glen few times like you said he is a gentleman... Love using these tools ..with no effort you can achieve lots of things..
+Andy Singh
Hi Andy, I am very pleased that your happy with Glen's tools. I'm afraid I haven't got the C shaped tool, so I won't be able to demo it :)
Thanks for watching and your support.
Take care
Mike
Mike, You got carbide skills ! Great review !
Thanks, a way to go yet me thinks ;)
Take care
Mike
Wonderful review, have you reviewed anything new lately? Good job Mike.. cheers CJ
Thanks CJ I have reviewed quite a few things my friend 🙂
Hi Mike,
Truly enjoy all your videos.
I started woodturning 6 month ago and you have been the primary source for my "education".
Thanks for that.
Question:
When it comes to using carbide for hollowing, would you then recommed the "scraping" cutters or "cutting" cutters (that you show in this video).
Regards
Lars, Denmark
Hi lars and thank you for your kind words.
My preference is the type of cutters I use here, I like to "cut" for hollowing as it leaves a better surface, and is more efficient. This is my personal opinion though, and not everyone will agree :)
Take care
Mike
Thanks for that review. They look like very nice tools. I just had emailed Glen, and unfortunately in his response he no longer ships to the US. Too bad!
Thats a great shame Marc.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks Mike, I've been looking for a good value way to try carbide, this looks to be it.
Alan
Pleasure Alan, you will be pleased, I am sure of it.
Take care
Mike
Thanks! They look great, just ordered a set!
I'm sure that you''ll be very pleased with their performance John.
Mike, nice tool review. I am curious as to the tool you were using as the hollowing tool - I have around, square and detail carbine tools, made by a company here in the US. My curiosity is my 'detail' and your 'hollowing' tool look the same. I have never tried hollowing with it, now I must try it. The detail tool, I use for beads and to help start the rings, you taught me to make. Anyway, great review...
Thanks Kevin, Glenn makes a detail tool as well, if you visit his website you will see that the point is narrower than on the hollowing tool. Hope this helps.
Take care
Mike
Not really a video for someone without a lathe or tools, but thx for taking your time to upload :p
Lol....thanks Pumpkin.
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike. First of all, many thanks for sharing so much. I truly like your work and explanations. Please carry on by all means even if things fly off the lathe every now and then. Glenn's tools seem very interresting and I am in touch with him as we speak. Really helpfull so far. Greetz from Luxembourg! PS. Yes, I am new in wood turning and yes I subscribed your channel :-)
Thanks Paul, for your support and kind words. You will not be disappointed with Glenn's tools I assure you, they are excellent. Also thanks for the subscription :)
Take care
Mke
I can now confirm his tools to be really nice indeed! Razor sharp, fantastic grip and well made. Thanks for the advice Mike.
Paul Weis So glad your happy with them Paul, I think Glenn would appreciate you letting him know that your pleased too.
Take care
Mike
Great review Mike. I also find myself using the square cutter for tenons.
Alan Stratton
Thanks Alan, appreciate your input and support as always my friend.
Take care
Mike
Mike, I actually just ordered the hollowing tool to use on my carbide tools videos. It should arrive here in the USA next week. Glenn is sending it unhandled, at a bit of a discount, to save on shipping costs overseas.
Anyway, I know how to sharpen/hone the flat top cutters, but I've been looking for your video on honing these cupped bits, where I need to sharpen around the bevel, etc. are you still planning to do that video, even just a short one? I'd love some help with technique!
Hi Steve, you'll be pleased with Glenn's tools, I assure you. I haven't done a video specifically on honing the carbide bits, as time has been my enemy lately. Glenn told me he uses a wooden dowel and screws the round beveled cutters in to it, grips the dowel on the lathe, and hones with a diamond card/file with the lathe turning slowly and the the file on the bevel. I haven't tried it yet, as my tools are still sharp, as I haven't had the time to use them, and get used to them.
Hope this helps a bit. You've got the makings of a great channel my friend.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the tips. I may try something like that. You've got my wheels "turning," so to speak.
I totally agree that there is really no reason to throw away a "replaceable" carbide cutter when you can touch it up yourself.
Glad you concur Jordan. Thanks for the comment.
Cheers
Mike
A very enthusiastic Mike review, obviously genuine and straightforward as usual. As I said before, Mike I am new to this fantastic discipline and am still trying anything and everything with the traditional tools I have to see the results. I note that you say that even you with your experience need to learn how to use the carbide cutters, do you think that it's worth me investing in these and learn their uses alongside my traditional tools or should I master the old skills first? Regards, Chris
It's difficult to say Chris. I think to be comfortable with traditional tools, and understand how they work first, is the way to go, in my opinion. Then you can call on your knowledge to better understand how these carbide tools work.
After all, they don't "replace" traditional tools, they "compliment" them, again this in only my personal opinion. Hope this helps.
Take care
Mike
Thanks for the vid Mike. I had looked at these a few times and thought they were too good to be true. Obviously I was wrong! I think I may have to frequent Glenn's shop on payday. Just don't tell the wife! ;)
You won't be disappointed Collin, they are worth every penny, and more. Mums the word...fear not mate ;)
Take care
Mike
Hi Mike great review top job as always
Thanks Harry, hope your keeping well
Take care
Mike
Vous avez une belle panoplie d'outils Mike.
Ces nouveaux outils on l'air de bonne qualité pour un prix raisonable
merci pour les liens
Lolo
Mon plaisir Lolo, ils sont très bon. Tout ce que j'ai à faire maintenant est d'apprendre à les utiliser correctement. :)
Prenez soin
Mike
Will be ordering from Glen tomorrow, thanks for the great review, been enjoying your vids, I have square eyes :)
Hi Adam, I'm sure you'll be pleased with them.
....LOL to your parting comment, and thanks for your support
Cheers
Mike
Adam. Just bought three carbides from Glenn. What can I say. Very very pleased with them.
Hi Mike,
Interesting price compared with BCT tool prices on THE TOOLPOST
I think they represent great value George, thanks for the comment.
Take care
Mike
Well I bit the bullet and ordered the multiset and also a hollowing tool from the ebay web page - not easy to find. Hopefully some of my christmas pennies well spent!
***** You won't be disappointed George. Let me know what you think. I'll put a link to the Ebay page above too.
Cheers
Mike
Great. You gave me inspiration to try my carbide tool again. I haven't had a lot of success. I think I am afraid of it. I find I have to lower my tool rest a bit when using carbide. Is that correct or what should I do?
I like to have the cutting part of the tool just on center. and have the tool slightly on an angle, as opposed to going straight in.
Take care
Mike
Nice video review mike and I can tell that they won't replace my go to bowl gouge but I do always like the addition to ones arsenal. I could see using a square nose one for boxes and other mortise and tenon applications quite often. along that train of thought, how does it do on a direct square cut into end grain? Thanks Mike, much love from the west coast of California.
Thanks Erik, providing the revs are high, I have had food results.
Take care
Mike
Mike Waldt Thanks Mike, I have been thinking about getting something like this carbide square nose tool.
hi mike, great vid, very informative, have looked at glenn`s website, gonna treat myself, would love it if you did a sharpening vid
Hi Gary, glad you found the video useful, I will be doing a sharpening video, in the near future.
I am sure you will be pleased with your treat!
Take care
Mike
I'm still on the fence about those things, although I cannot deny that they seem to be effective.
They have their place Michael, but I must admit that I now only use carbide for hollowing, as I am determined to become more proficient with traditional tools :)
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Mike
Ciao prima di tutto un saluto dall Italia 🇮🇹 (Liguria) sei molto bravo ti seguo sempre io sono un falegname e mi sono innamorato da poco all arte della tornitura ma non ne so molto volevo chiederti se quelle sgorbie al carbide con le placche sono davvero da acquistare e se vanno bene in tutte le occasioni oppure hanno bisogno di legni particolari ti ringrazio e ti saluto. NJK
Hi Mike, been a subscriber for some time, new keen enthusiastic turner, on the strength of this I have ordered the round cutter from Glen, he tells me it was posted today so looking forward to having a play! Quick question, are you planning a video on lathe maintenance, and what do you use to lubricate your lathe bed? Regards Graham
Hi Graham, firstly thanks for your continuing support, it's much appreciated. i am sure you will be well pleased with your purchase from Glenn as well. I wasn't planning on a lathe maintenance video, as all I do is clean it down after each session, and spray dry lubricant on the bed ways, to prevent rusting, and cover them when applying any liquid to a piece, like sanding sealer. Every couple of months check the pully belt for any wear, and check all grub screws etc. for tightness, and that is about all. Hope this helps.
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Mike
Thanks, I'm being thick, what is "dry lubricant"? Brendan Stemp recommends one but it's not available in the UK. Got a brand name? Thanks for all the videos, you are my main source of information!
Graham Treadwell Hi again Graham, here is a link to the one I use, it's great for your chuck, and any bare steel.
www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-dry-lubricant
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Mike
Brilliant, thanks, I will order tomorrow. You can go to bed now!
Graham Treadwell Lol....thank you. Good night!
Very interesting stuff Mike. I like the idea of a round cutter to undercut the rim of a bowl. You know how much tearout we get undercutting....have you tried the cutter for that yet? These might be the tool to cut Silver Birch which has a very soft, open structure. Off to the website I go...my resolution not to buy loads of tools looks like it's about to fail...again! And it's your fault!
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Hi Brendan, I haven't tried it for undercutting yet, but I think it might well do the job. Let me know how you get on. I'll take full responsibility ;)
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Mike
Mike Waldt LOL, the round one is the one I think would want but, after seeing that dimple disappear so easily, I think I want the square one too. I wonder does Glenn need an Irish tester?
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thanks Mike - very useful demo
Glad you found it of some interest Richard.
Cheers
Mike
My set just arrived today and where here when I arrived back from the Spring Yandles show :-)
Great news Richard, hope you enjoy them mate :)
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Mike
Do you still use these Mike. I just picked up a set of five on FB Marketplace and was looking for some advice on using them and 2nd video I watched was yours! Feels weird using them compared to traditional tools, particularly as I was presenting them square on and found them very aggressive. Will have tp practice a bit following your technique.
Hi Bill, I don't use them now, but when I did they were very effective with practice. Thanks for watching. Cheers. Mike
Is this Tool Review Week or something? You and Carl both doing tool reviews lately haha. I wasn't crazy about the handles on Carl's review. These however, are very nice. Great review, Mike.
Lol, pure coincidence I assure you, but it's bound to happen on occasion.
Thanks for the support and watching.
Take care
Mike
Great review thank you..
Thanks glad you enjoyed it.
Mike ... Thoughtful review. I'm in the US, so I won't be purchasing these tools, but I appreciate your review nonetheless.
I notice that you most often were running the tool at an angle on the tool rest as opposed to laying the bar flat. I do the same thing with mine, which leads me to wonder why the manufacturers don't offer a round bar instead of a square bar.
Thanks Gerald, I'll pass your comment onto Glenn. I have seen round bars used on these, can't think where though. Also some manufactures offer the head at various angles too, but they are at a premium price point.
Thanks for the comments
Take care
Mike
I agree, square bar for square insert and round bar for round and hollow inserts. IMHO more softer on tool rest. After seeing Miguel Sanchez #29 video I am tempted to do it myself.
***** I see what your saying Antonio, thanks for the input. Take care. Mike
Gerald you might take a look at Capt Eddie Castline Big Guy Production he offers a 3/8 round cutter on a 3/8 round bar that I really like a lot his prices on cutters is the best you will find on the web, cutters to fit many manufactures tools at like 1/3 the price of others, and he will stand up for what he sells
drawvenmusket
Actually, I made all but one of my own bars ... the one I purchased came from Cap'n Eddie Castelin!
i have been on Glenn's web page the hollowing cutter did not look like the one you where using ???
Hi Gwyn, maybe he has changed the design since this video was made?
Cheers
Mike
Glenn - if you manage to read this, you need to do some work on your website bud! Some descriptions on the tools and how to order would be great. Even a link to your eBay shop would be good. :)
Good point Collin, I have made Glenn aware of your comment mate. Thanks for the input, much appreciated mate.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike another very helpful video i will take a look at Glenns webpage
Thank you Michael, glad you found it of interest.
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Mike
Mike, thanks for the video. One question - could you use the square carbide cutter as a roughing spindle gouge ? Or is there a carbide tool that can take the place of the standard roughing gouge ? Sorry if this appears to be a stupid question but I am a complete newbie at woodturning !
Hi, and thanks for watching. You can rough down a spindle with the square Carbide cutter, if you go to SJ Woodworks channel, he does all his videos using carbide cutters, and is very proficient in using them for all types of turning, here is the link to Steve's channel:
Part 1 of 3 - Woodturning: Can I do it with carbide
Hope this helps
Take care
Mike
Nice review Mike and a nice source for buying nice tools within EU .. thanks Mike and have a good one ... (any progress with the steady rest yet?) ..//Kenneth
Thanks Kenneth, I have got the wheels and made the arms, and locking mechanism...the rest will finished when I get the time, as work is invading my shop time at the moment! So much to do, and so little time to do it...lol
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Mike
Hey Mike nice vid. My question is how versitile are they? I'm running red oak logs and I'm looking at running the outside first, get my shape cut a tenon flip it around and hollow it out. So will the round one ruff cut and finish or would the square one be better for outside and inside?
I actually only now use traditional tools, except when hollowing. These tools are very versatile however, and a search on TH-cam, will come up with more content on them than I can provide.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Mike
Good review and thanks for all the info.shev
+peter shevlan
Thanks Shev.
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Mike
Scusa ancora ...quello che stai lavorando in questo video mi sembra rovere giusto?