Thank you for a good honest report on the lowly carbide cutter. The purists in my turners club look down their noses at carbide scrapers, and don't think they are worthy tools for any use, beginner or not. I just ordered a high end set of carbides, and hope to receive them today. The one time I was able to use carbides, I loved them. You're right about some extra sanding, but that is a minor thing when you consider the ease of use. Thank you for a great video.
Your videos are very helpful, by showing others that woodturning is fun, & easy to learn. New turners will be able to creat beautiful turnings!😄 cheers from USA, thanks Tom…
I have only just picked up your video and have found it both interesting and informative. As a relatively new turner I did request a set of these gauges for Christmas and unfortunately had a period of illness which didn't allow me to do any turning for quite a while. Now back in the swing of things and have found them very useful and cost effective tool. I have even found the round carbide useful when turning pen blanks, but I do need to take very gentle cuts. Glad you are better, I hope you keep well as I look forward to viewing your videos.
+John Froment Thanks for watching add commenting John. This was quite a long time ago now and unfortunately I have been unwell again for many months. I made around another 15 videos after this one but haven't been well enough to make any more for around a year. I'll be back one day! Keep turning... Tom
Like you say Erik 'for certain stuff'. Well worth having in my armoury but the job would still get done without them. Thanks for commenting and subscribing, now go and play with your new lathe ;-) Cheers Tom
Tom, great video. One of the best carbide reviews I've seen. I purchased two recently, and also find them very relaxing to use. I have found that using the corner and very little edge on the square radius cutter produces a very nice finish with no additional sanding. I'm still a gouge turner, but use the carbide every day. Glad your wife found them enjoyable to use also. Thanks for sharing. Fred
Hi Fred. It's unfortunate that the chap who makes these tools doesn't do a square radius. that's the one tool I'd really like to experience next. I might have to pay the money and buy from Easy Wood Tools. Thanks for your support, Tom
Fred, thanks to your comment, the tool maker, Glen, has just emailed me to say he does a radius cutter that fits the square carbide tool. Most excellent! Cheers Tom
Hello Tom, As I'm in retirement I can manage a bit of a turn most days. I've been using carbide tools for about the past year and your review is very accurate. I use them mainly for the fast removal of wood so that I can get down to the finer work using more conventional tools. The carbide tools are great fun to use and within minutes I'm smothered in dust and ankle deep in shavings. Also, being a lazy sod, I don't bother sharpening the square tips and bearing in mind they have four edges they last a long time. So instead of sharpening I just put on a new tip. Really beautiful bowl. Best wishes, Alan.
Hi Alan, your method is exactly how I would choose to use them in the future. I don't know about sharpening them, I guess they could be touched up with a diamond card or similar, but be cutter tips are inexpensive. Many thanks fier watching and taking the time to comment. Tom
I recently ordered these exact tools to be shipped to the US with short handles for a mini lathe. I chose them so I could do a semi-portable set-up from shed to deck. No room for a grinder, so it really was carbide or nothing. Thanks for the review.
Hi Tom, great video. I've recently purchased a set of these tools and although I like them a lot, I've struggled to get a half decent finish on bowls. Copying how you tilted the cutter away from the rotation has seriously improved the finishes I now get. Thanks, you've really helped me.
Sorry for the late reply Michael, I've been ill for quite some time. Certainly you can improve the cut, as you have found, but I still feel that traditional gouges give a far better finish. I do still use the carbides for roughing particular shapes. Cheers Tom
Hi Tom !! Excellent video.I am seriously considering some carbide tools and this has mainly been due to the safety aspect.The information you gave in this episode was spot on as far I am concerned and is very much appreciated......Keep 'em coming Tom. Chris.
Hi Chris. I can certainly see that the round cut would be a great benefit to your specific needs. I think the square and detail would be less so. Cheers Tom
Tom, if it weren't for carbide tools I wouldn't have even started turning. I didn't have a grinder and was afraid of catches. After turning for a year I bought some conventional turning tools and a grinder, but I still use the carbide with my new tools. Great video, thanks for the review.
Hi there and thanks for commenting. It's a long time ago now that I made that video and review. The carbide tools are still by my lathe and I do still use them for certain tasks. I prefer my traditional tools for everyday turning, but there are a few tasks that the carbides are a great benefit for. Cheers Tom
Nice video, Tom. I've turned a lot of bowls with carbide tools just like yours, since I focus my own youtube channel on carbides. I always use the square cutter on the outside, actually. I find it easier to get a smooth curve. Thanks for posting this.
Hi, and thanks for watching. the square cutter is certainly excellent on convex curves, but I can't see how it can work on concave. I found the round cutter to be almost fluid in the ability to form curves. Cheers Tom
I think really I prefer traditional tools compared to carbide. I do think there is a place for them in my armoury, but not a replacement for a good bowl gouge. Cheers Tom
+Charles Waterman Hi Charles. Thanks for watching and commenting. It's over a year since this video was made so I can't remember exactly. However I would guess that it was around 1800 RPM which is my norm for this size item. Hope this helps, and also that you will watch my many other videos and consider subscribing! Cheers Tom
very enjoyable video, like you I bought a set from Glen and I too haven't looked back, everything you say in the video is spot on to what I found when using them. For finishing with a carbide tool may I suggest you use a dished tip, it has to be used with a raked angle and produces very good finishing results.
Thanks for commenting Malcolm. I bought dished tips some time after making the video and certainly enjoyed the benefits. I have many other videos on the channel if you works like to view them and welcome new subscribers too. Cheers Tom
Tom Another excellent video. I do have some carbide tools but mainly I use them for hollowing. I so agree with your description of the low profile. I have a carbide cutter with the edge angled upward a bit. It can get a really bad catch. The finish on the bowl looked beautiful. Nicely done. Sam
Hello from Deer Park, Washington. Enjoyed watching your first go at carbide turning tools. Will run out today and pickup the materials to make these tools. Nice thing about carbide inserts is that you can rotate most of them for a new sharp edge. I tossed out a bucket of used carbide inserts awhile back but they are normally available on Ebay and sold by the pound. Most of them are dulled but can be easily sharpened with a "green wheel"on the bench grinder. Might also try brazing or clamping a one inch round flat top carbide insert on 3/4" square bar stock as a scraper. This should resist vibration and give plenty of purchase on the rest for a smooth finish inside the bowl.
+Jack Maravola Thanks for watching and commenting Jack. Those these tools are from the UK, you can see how easy it would be for you to make your own! Cheers Tom
Hi, thanks for the video. Any chance of providing a photo or link for your marker template? It is a good idea, especially for marking the tenon diameter.
Sorry for the delay in replying Mike. The template is made by Nova to accompany their Nova Chuck range, but is useful for most other Chuck brands too. Cheers Tom
I'm sure you could, however I find a simple screw chuck (screw sticking out from a scrap of timber) the easiest for drawer pulls and knobs. Use same size screw as you will to affix the knob to the drawer... You could also use hot glue...
Marvelous, simply marvelous! Great looking bowl and nice review of the carbide tools. I have flagged his site for future reference. Good on ya Tom. Keep the vids comin. Cheers from the USA, Marc
Hi Marc, many thanks for your kind comments, they really are appreciated. We don't celebrate Thanks Giving in the UK, but I've spent many years working out of Houston in the past, and have experienced the celebration a few times. Best wishes to you and your family Tom
+MrSkooty1968 Hi and thanks for commenting. They're good tools but not the answer to everything. Once I learnt their strengths and weaknesses I was able to make best use of them and integrate them with my traditional turning tools. Cheers Tom
I have a couple of these tools (14mm Round + Detail tool) from Glen and they are very good quality. They are also very easy to use and ideal for all levels of wood turners yet at a very reasonable price! Sounds like a paid advert but I am that impressed plus I am on a budget so some decent carbide tools were out of the question for me.......
I agree Marc, but it's been too cold for me in my workshop. I might have to heat it for a few days, regardless of the cost as I'm missing it terribly! cheers Tom
Hi Alan. The DVR is great, and everything they claim. I've enjoyed a good few years with it and hope to enjoy many more. The lathe market has grown since I bought mine and perhaps would buy something different if I was purchasing today but I'm not, so the DVR will do nicely. Cheers Tom
Hi Tom, nice video, beautiful bowl and explained everything very well. The bowl has a beautiful grain. To the tool, I have the System> Robert Sorby Turn master with wooden handle (RSTM-HSH)
Guten tag Gunter. I like the Robert Sorby system but it was too much money for me. Perhaps in the future! Thank you for watching and commenting. please enjoy my other videos. Tom
Hi, thanks for the review, very useful, I think I will buy a set of these to complement my hss gouges. Can I ask what wax you used on this bowl? It seemed to give a very good shine.
+Tom York Thanks for watching and commenting Tom. The first thing I did in the video after mounting the blank on the screw chuck was to cut a mortice / recess on the bottom. This then mounts on the scroll chuck jaws. I use the same technique (or spigot / tenon mounting) in many of my other videos. Hope this helps! Cheers Tom
Hi Tom ,just watched a few of your videos very enjoyable and informative for myself who has not been turning that long,where do you get the dark Birch from had a browse but dont see any about looks bonny wood.
+Alan Mackay Hi Alan, thanks for watching and commenting. I bought the Dark Birch as part of a huge sale lot from John Boddies in the UK (www.john-boddys-fwts.co.uk). They call it American Dark Birch, however I have asked a number of Americans and they have no idea what it is! I still have a couple of pieces left, it's nice and easy to turn though can be a little brittle as I have discovered to my dismay ;-) Cheers Tom
Hi Philip, thanks for your comments. This was quite a small piece, so lathe speed may have been around 1800rpm. Where appropriate I increase lathe speed as pieces get smaller. However I am unlikely to go above 2000 rpm on any bowl. When roughing larger bowls, especially when weight is off centre, speed can be as low as 100rpm. When turning between centres speeds often increase over 4000rpm. The main thing to remember is that speed is determined by the piece of wood you are turning and the conditions you are turning in, also your lathe etc, not the speeds you see others using. Cheers Tom
They work well and are easy to use. The will not replace the old tools but you can use them to make a lot of stuff. I love you don't have to waste time sharpening as that is more frustrating at first then learning to make things.
Much easier, much faster, no sharpening, and a very acceptable final product. Beyond one more grit of sanding, a few moments really, I just don't see any downside. Time is money, a pleasant time at the job, more pluses. It's a huge advancement of 5000+ yr. old technology. I'd say you have to look awfully hard for any negatives. Lovely bowl!
Thanks. I do prefer using 'traditional' turning tools, but there are times when these give a much quicker result with acceptable results and finish. Cheers!
Hi Tom just found your channel via Mike Waldt great video lovely bowl I have ordered a set today super excited for them to arrive , Keep up the great videos what wax do you use to finish with please that was lovel 👍👍
I may have done part of the inside of the bowl that's been sat there for a year but still find the inside of bowls scary. Spindles are much easier you don't have to think about it as they just "flow" 😊 .
I learned on traditional tools. And I turn a lot of really hard woods. Until I wenr to carbide, my hobby was more sharpening tools than working wood. So I start with carbide, and finish with traditional.
They are your tools to use as you wish, in the style of your choice! I generally tend to use carbide for rough work and traditional for finishing / finer.
I'll not argue with that. This video was made a long time ago and a lot of learning has taken place since! However, these tools are sold by the manufacturer to be fast and easy wood removal, not fine finish. They do not have the dished top edge required for a decent finish. Thanks for commenting Tom
Thank you for a good honest report on the lowly carbide cutter. The purists in my turners club look down their noses at carbide scrapers, and don't think they are worthy tools for any use, beginner or not. I just ordered a high end set of carbides, and hope to receive them today. The one time I was able to use carbides, I loved them. You're right about some extra sanding, but that is a minor thing when you consider the ease of use. Thank you for a great video.
Agreed
Your videos are very helpful, by showing others that woodturning is fun, & easy to learn. New turners will be able to creat beautiful turnings!😄 cheers from USA, thanks Tom…
Great presentation of those tools!
Im a beginner and ordered a set of these just yesterday. good to see they work :-)
Hi, excellent and informative video. I`m new to wood turning and have been using carbide tipped chisels. Thank you Tom.
Nice and clear explanation and a lovely bowl, you did an excellent job 👍
Thanks Jonathon!
I have only just picked up your video and have found it both interesting and informative. As a relatively new turner I did request a set of these gauges for Christmas and unfortunately had a period of illness which didn't allow me to do any turning for quite a while. Now back in the swing of things and have found them very useful and cost effective tool. I have even found the round carbide useful when turning pen blanks, but I do need to take very gentle cuts. Glad you are better, I hope you keep well as I look forward to viewing your videos.
+John Froment Thanks for watching add commenting John. This was quite a long time ago now and unfortunately I have been unwell again for many months.
I made around another 15 videos after this one but haven't been well enough to make any more for around a year. I'll be back one day!
Keep turning...
Tom
Great video Tom, and I couldn't agree more about the quality, and "bang for buck" of Glenn's tools. Lovely looking bowl as well mate.
Take care
Mike
Cheers Mike. I'm very impressed with them.
Tom
A great and helpful video. I like the sound of these chisels and may get some. Thanks Tom
Thanks John, and thanks for commenting. The more I use them, the better I find them, the more uses I for them!
cheers
Tom
Beautiful little bowl. Scrapers are great I do not have one of these but they do look nice for certain stuff.
Like you say Erik 'for certain stuff'. Well worth having in my armoury but the job would still get done without them.
Thanks for commenting and subscribing, now go and play with your new lathe ;-)
Cheers
Tom
Tom Stratton I am very busy at work so I am not able to go and play but I will this weekend!
Great video Tom, Nice bowl and great review on carbide tools. Cheers Harry.
Cheers Harry. the tools really were great to use.
Tom
Tom, great video. One of the best carbide reviews I've seen. I purchased two recently, and also find them very relaxing to use. I have found that using the corner and very little edge on the square radius cutter produces a very nice finish with no additional sanding. I'm still a gouge turner, but use the carbide every day. Glad your wife found them enjoyable to use also. Thanks for sharing. Fred
Hi Fred. It's unfortunate that the chap who makes these tools doesn't do a square radius. that's the one tool I'd really like to experience next. I might have to pay the money and buy from Easy Wood Tools.
Thanks for your support,
Tom
Fred, thanks to your comment, the tool maker, Glen, has just emailed me to say he does a radius cutter that fits the square carbide tool. Most excellent!
Cheers
Tom
Glad to hear it Tom. I think you will really like that cutter. I use it for several things. Have fun with it. Fred
Hello Tom,
As I'm in retirement I can manage a bit of a turn most days.
I've been using carbide tools for about the past year and your review is very accurate.
I use them mainly for the fast removal of wood so that I can get down to the finer work using more conventional tools.
The carbide tools are great fun to use and within minutes I'm smothered in dust and ankle deep in shavings.
Also, being a lazy sod, I don't bother sharpening the square tips and bearing in mind they have four edges they last a long time. So instead of sharpening I just put on a new tip.
Really beautiful bowl.
Best wishes,
Alan.
Hi Alan, your method is exactly how I would choose to use them in the future. I don't know about sharpening them, I guess they could be touched up with a diamond card or similar, but be cutter tips are inexpensive.
Many thanks fier watching and taking the time to comment.
Tom
Just received a carbide insert and I'll be making a tool. This was helpful. Thanks!
I recently ordered these exact tools to be shipped to the US with short handles for a mini lathe. I chose them so I could do a semi-portable set-up from shed to deck. No room for a grinder, so it really was carbide or nothing. Thanks for the review.
I'm glad this was of use Virginia. Sorry for the late reply!
I really enjoyed this video - very nicely presented throughout thanks
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
Hi Tom, great video. I've recently purchased a set of these tools and although I like them a lot, I've struggled to get a half decent finish on bowls. Copying how you tilted the cutter away from the rotation has seriously improved the finishes I now get. Thanks, you've really helped me.
Sorry for the late reply Michael, I've been ill for quite some time. Certainly you can improve the cut, as you have found, but I still feel that traditional gouges give a far better finish. I do still use the carbides for roughing particular shapes.
Cheers
Tom
Hi Tom !!
Excellent video.I am seriously considering some carbide tools and this has mainly been due to the safety aspect.The information you gave in this episode was spot on as far I am concerned and is very much appreciated......Keep 'em coming Tom.
Chris.
Hi Chris. I can certainly see that the round cut would be a great benefit to your specific needs. I think the square and detail would be less so.
Cheers
Tom
Holy crap that was fast !!
Fast personal service, especially for you ;-)
Hi Tom !!
I've just ordered a set.Do you get commission ?...LOL !!
Chris.
Which set did you order Chris? I hope you told him about seeing my review ;-)
Cheers
Tom
A very thorough and interesting review. You gave a fair commentary and showed what the tools are capable of. Good video.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Many thanks Brendan,
Cheers
Tom
Tom, if it weren't for carbide tools I wouldn't have even started turning. I didn't have a grinder and was afraid of catches. After turning for a year I bought some conventional turning tools and a grinder, but I still use the carbide with my new tools. Great video, thanks for the review.
Hi there and thanks for commenting.
It's a long time ago now that I made that video and review. The carbide tools are still by my lathe and I do still use them for certain tasks. I prefer my traditional tools for everyday turning, but there are a few tasks that the carbides are a great benefit for.
Cheers
Tom
Nice video, Tom. I've turned a lot of bowls with carbide tools just like yours, since I focus my own youtube channel on carbides. I always use the square cutter on the outside, actually. I find it easier to get a smooth curve.
Thanks for posting this.
Hi, and thanks for watching. the square cutter is certainly excellent on convex curves, but I can't see how it can work on concave. I found the round cutter to be almost fluid in the ability to form curves.
Cheers
Tom
Excellent video!! You might try a square cutter with a radius? You might like the finish better? Anyway, thanks for the video!!
I think really I prefer traditional tools compared to carbide. I do think there is a place for them in my armoury, but not a replacement for a good bowl gouge.
Cheers
Tom
Beautiful finish
Good video what speed were you turning at thanks you
+Charles Waterman Hi Charles. Thanks for watching and commenting. It's over a year since this video was made so I can't remember exactly. However I would guess that it was around 1800 RPM which is my norm for this size item.
Hope this helps, and also that you will watch my many other videos and consider subscribing!
Cheers
Tom
very enjoyable video, like you I bought a set from Glen and I too haven't looked back, everything you say in the video is spot on to what I found when using them. For finishing with a carbide tool may I suggest you use a dished tip, it has to be used with a raked angle and produces very good finishing results.
Thanks for commenting Malcolm. I bought dished tips some time after making the video and certainly enjoyed the benefits. I have many other videos on the channel if you works like to view them and welcome new subscribers too.
Cheers
Tom
Tom
Another excellent video. I do have some carbide tools but mainly I use them for hollowing. I so agree with your description of the low profile. I have a carbide cutter with the edge angled upward a bit. It can get a really bad catch. The finish on the bowl looked beautiful. Nicely done. Sam
Cheers Sam. I have to thank the wood for the finish, it had incredibly fine grain, but is awfully brittle.
Cheers
Tom
spot on video, perfect for new turners like myself, cant recommend glenns tools enough, a joy to use!
+butcher776 glad you found it useful. They certainly have a place in my workshop alongside traditional tools.
Cheers
Hello from Deer Park, Washington. Enjoyed watching your first go at carbide turning tools. Will run out today and pickup the materials to make these tools. Nice thing about carbide inserts is that you can rotate most of them for a new sharp edge. I tossed out a bucket of used carbide inserts awhile back but they are normally available on Ebay and sold by the pound. Most of them are dulled but can be easily sharpened with a "green wheel"on the bench grinder. Might also try brazing or clamping a one inch round flat top carbide insert on 3/4" square bar stock as a scraper. This should resist vibration and give plenty of purchase on the rest for a smooth finish inside the bowl.
+MM Reporter Thanks for watching and commenting. It sounds like you have some good plans there. Good luck with tools!
Cheers
Tom
Thank you for sharing your insight on carbide tools Ohio U.S.A.
+Jack Maravola Thanks for watching and commenting Jack. Those these tools are from the UK, you can see how easy it would be for you to make your own!
Cheers
Tom
Hi, thanks for the video. Any chance of providing a photo or link for your marker template? It is a good idea, especially for marking the tenon diameter.
Sorry for the delay in replying Mike. The template is made by Nova to accompany their Nova Chuck range, but is useful for most other Chuck brands too.
Cheers
Tom
Would you be able to turn drawer knobs with this set.
I'm sure you could, however I find a simple screw chuck (screw sticking out from a scrap of timber) the easiest for drawer pulls and knobs. Use same size screw as you will to affix the knob to the drawer...
You could also use hot glue...
Marvelous, simply marvelous! Great looking bowl and nice review of the carbide tools. I have flagged his site for future reference. Good on ya Tom. Keep the vids comin.
Cheers from the USA,
Marc
Hi Marc, many thanks for your kind comments, they really are appreciated. We don't celebrate Thanks Giving in the UK, but I've spent many years working out of Houston in the past, and have experienced the celebration a few times.
Best wishes to you and your family
Tom
I've got the same tools,work very well,love them
+MrSkooty1968 Hi and thanks for commenting. They're good tools but not the answer to everything. Once I learnt their strengths and weaknesses I was able to make best use of them and integrate them with my traditional turning tools.
Cheers
Tom
whats the big chuck with the rubber nobs called? i am getting one for sure. It really completes the bowl
Hi Bill. They have a few different names but commonly button jaws. Look also for Longworth Chucks... A better solution I think.
Cheers
Tom
@@acolyteturner After some investigation I did find a set of "cole jaws" on a site I will likely get. Thanks for the response man, keep turnin'
thanks Tom a great informative video many thanks Mark
Cheers Mark, I appreciate your support.
Tom
Very nice, thanks
+adam pinson Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you will enjoy my other videos!
Tom
I have a couple of these tools (14mm Round + Detail tool) from Glen and they are very good quality. They are also very easy to use and ideal for all levels of wood turners yet at a very reasonable price! Sounds like a paid advert but I am that impressed plus I am on a budget so some decent carbide tools were out of the question for me.......
Like many turners Jonto, I am also on a budget. I wish I had discovered his products sooner!
Cheers
Tom
Hope you found the dished tips to your liking, will subscribe now that I found your site.
My apologies Tony, I called you Malcolm in the last comment! Thanks for subscribing.
Cheers
Tom
Nice work; congratulations
Many thanks for watching!
Tom
Tom time for a new video my friend. Looking forward to your new ones mate.
Safe Turning,
Marc
I agree Marc, but it's been too cold for me in my workshop. I might have to heat it for a few days, regardless of the cost as I'm missing it terribly!
cheers
Tom
I’m new to turning but you mentioned sanding sealer. I was just wondering what it is and what kind?
6 year old video... what a quality video convinced me to purchase the set you should ask for commission;)
I would be s millionaire by now I'm sure if I was paid commission 😁
@@acolyteturner are you still making videos? Even just footage of you turning I'm sure would be great fully received
Thanks Tom for the info on carbide tools. I also have a DVR XP what a great lathe What do you think of yours ?
Hi Alan. The DVR is great, and everything they claim. I've enjoyed a good few years with it and hope to enjoy many more. The lathe market has grown since I bought mine and perhaps would buy something different if I was purchasing today but I'm not, so the DVR will do nicely.
Cheers
Tom
Hi Tom,
nice video, beautiful bowl and explained everything very well.
The bowl has a beautiful grain.
To the tool, I have the System> Robert Sorby Turn master with wooden handle (RSTM-HSH)
Guten tag Gunter. I like the Robert Sorby system but it was too much money for me. Perhaps in the future! Thank you for watching and commenting. please enjoy my other videos.
Tom
Hi, thanks for the review, very useful, I think I will buy a set of these to complement my hss gouges. Can I ask what wax you used on this bowl? It seemed to give a very good shine.
Hi David. I use Chestnut brand 'Woodwax 22' for pieces like these.
Cheers
Tom
Hello Tom: How did you mount the bowl on the chuck before you turned the inside? You left that part out!
+Tom York Thanks for watching and commenting Tom. The first thing I did in the video after mounting the blank on the screw chuck was to cut a mortice / recess on the bottom. This then mounts on the scroll chuck jaws. I use the same technique (or spigot / tenon mounting) in many of my other videos.
Hope this helps!
Cheers
Tom
+Tom Stratton Thanks! I liked your video on how to use the new carbide tools.
Approximately what speed were you mostly turning?
Hi Tom ,just watched a few of your videos very enjoyable and informative for myself who has not been turning that long,where do you get the dark Birch from had a browse but dont see any about looks bonny wood.
+Alan Mackay Hi Alan, thanks for watching and commenting. I bought the Dark Birch as part of a huge sale lot from John Boddies in the UK (www.john-boddys-fwts.co.uk). They call it American Dark Birch, however I have asked a number of Americans and they have no idea what it is! I still have a couple of pieces left, it's nice and easy to turn though can be a little brittle as I have discovered to my dismay ;-)
Cheers
Tom
When you were roughing out the outer shape of the bowl what was the lathe speed?
Hi Philip, thanks for your comments.
This was quite a small piece, so lathe speed may have been around 1800rpm. Where appropriate I increase lathe speed as pieces get smaller. However I am unlikely to go above 2000 rpm on any bowl. When roughing larger bowls, especially when weight is off centre, speed can be as low as 100rpm. When turning between centres speeds often increase over 4000rpm.
The main thing to remember is that speed is determined by the piece of wood you are turning and the conditions you are turning in, also your lathe etc, not the speeds you see others using.
Cheers
Tom
@@acolyteturner i just bought my first lathe , i want to turn live edge bowls, ive not turned wood before
Yeah, I knew you didn't celebrate Turkey day in England but, any day is a good day to eat some turkey and talk with good friends.
Take care,
Marc
I'll drink to that... :-)
I Just ordered a set to Canada and even with shipping it was still cheaper than the other ones on Ebay and Amazon and they come with handles.
Hi Bye. Have you used these yet? I would love to know what your impression is of them. Would you recommend them for those on a budget?
They work well and are easy to use. The will not replace the old tools but you can use them to make a lot of stuff. I love you don't have to waste time sharpening as that is more frustrating at first then learning to make things.
Much easier, much faster, no sharpening, and a very acceptable final product. Beyond one more grit of sanding, a few moments really, I just don't see any downside. Time is money, a pleasant time at the job, more pluses. It's a huge advancement of 5000+ yr. old technology. I'd say you have to look awfully hard for any negatives. Lovely bowl!
Thanks. I do prefer using 'traditional' turning tools, but there are times when these give a much quicker result with acceptable results and finish.
Cheers!
Hi Tom just found your channel via Mike Waldt great video lovely bowl I have ordered a set today super excited for them to arrive ,
Keep up the great videos what wax do you use to finish with please that was lovel 👍👍
Hi Clive
I use Chestnut Finishes Woodwax 22.
Cheers
Oh Happy Turkey Day! Hehehehe..
I may have done part of the inside of the bowl that's been sat there for a year but still find the inside of bowls scary. Spindles are much easier you don't have to think about it as they just "flow" 😊 .
Ruth Stratton
Wow just noticed this was published in 2014
I learned on traditional tools. And I turn a lot of really hard woods. Until I wenr to carbide, my hobby was more sharpening tools than working wood. So I start with carbide, and finish with traditional.
They are your tools to use as you wish, in the style of your choice! I generally tend to use carbide for rough work and traditional for finishing / finer.
Pity you didn’t show us you cutting the mortise! And tell us which grade of sand paper you used after sand and sealer🤦😢
3 guesses who got their chisels for free
Go on, who? Definitely wasn't me. A long time ago now, but bought with my own dough!
Apologies, looked very much like a promo of their tools chap
Terrible camera angle. You block the view too much.
I've been called worse in my time, no worries.......😈
you are to far away with your rest... no wonder you are not getting clean cuts...
I'll not argue with that. This video was made a long time ago and a lot of learning has taken place since! However, these tools are sold by the manufacturer to be fast and easy wood removal, not fine finish. They do not have the dished top edge required for a decent finish.
Thanks for commenting
Tom