How To Use Carbide Tip Turning Tools

Extremely sharp easy to replace carbide cutters 516 solid stainless steel tool bars and ergonomic Beech handles with rubber grips make this WoodRiver Turning Tool Set an essential part of any turning tool arsenal.

How to use carbide tip turning tools. Carbide inserts do not have to be throw away. Repeat with the second blank. Carbide tools have a longer.

Bowl blank material can be removed quickly with a carbide turning tool and catches are less frequent than HSS tools. Reduce Fatigue - Pressure goes into the tool rest so your body doesnt get tired as quickly which equals more turning time. The replaceable carbide insert on each tool is easily rotated to expose a sharp cutting edge by loosening the T15 Torx head screw with the included key and rotating the cutter.

To use the Simple Turner and Hollower just follow these 3 simple steps. Position the tool rest as close to the work as possible so the carbide cutter is at the lathe center line. Shaping a bowl blank goes pretty quick with a carbide turning tool.

Login to Write a Review. No bevels to learn - Our tools are held flat on the rest and parallel to the floor. Theyre pretty forgiving in the way that you use them too.

Carbide tipped tools are more efficient and cost effective compared to high speed tools because they retain their cutting edge hardness at high machining temperatures which are generated by high cutting speeds. If one side of a carbide cutting tip wears out depending on the cutter shape the tip can be rotated to a new fresh sharp area. Save money by maintaining your tool.

Be sure to cover up the motor and any speed control devices so the brass shavings dont ruin anything. While securely holding the tool slowly move the carbide. Move the tool from side to side keeping it level and remove all the edges until the blank is round.