Carbide Tipped Lathe Chisels
Hello,
I was looking through a Penn State Industries catalog and saw a three piece carbide tipped, pen turning lathe chisel set. The caption said the chisels were 11 inches overall in length with 8 inch handles. When I looked them up on the internet the description said that you may never need to sharpen these chisels. The price was $44.95 for the set of three. A 1/8 inch parting tool, a 1/2 inch oval skew chisel, and a 3/8 inch spindle gouge. The description also said this set was perfect for the "sharpening challenged." It's as if they knew all about me.:D I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about this set.
I'm a complete novice when it comes to the lathe, so everything is a learning experience. It seems that the people on this forum have a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Thanks in advance.
Gene
Carbide tipped lathe tools
I have 2 sets of Craftsman carbide lathe tools --they are my best but they do need to be sharpened on occasion--not as much as HSS or Carbon tools .
You can get an edge on them to shave with if ya wanta -Craftsman made most of theres in late 50 -60s is what I'm told--
Have seen Bens-Best advertised but havent tried theirs yet -I wouldn't trade mine their that good --watch the e---- occasionall some one sells a set - Happy Turning :)
Carbide tipped lathe tools
Fellers ya don't grind them tips you only dress em -just a kiss
I use Wood crafts 1750 grinder with the white stones --does ok -just a kiss
Not trying to be a S--A- but think about this --I can take the carbide tool cut a carbon steel tool and a HSS tool with it and then cut the wood in the same hour probably without sharpening it --if a guy on metal lathe uses it also to cut those metals to --the only difference in the grind is that wood wookers use a sharper cut on the bottom side of tool --
My Great Grand Pa drove a mule and wagon but I drive a car
Metalurgy has come a long way --If you'll notice most hollowing tools have a carbide shaft or cutters --Industry sells thing that wear -job insurance --Craftsman made the carbide lathe tools I have for working with alumnium -copper and brass spinning --Then were expensive $$
TRY ONE FELLERS AND YA WON"t GO BACK -I THINK THANKS FELLERS
Carbide Tipped Lathe Tools
Thank you to all who replied. I think that I will try the carbide, at least once anyway. At approximately $53.00 including shipping, I can't go too wrong.
Gene