Hey guys I am seriously considering ordering my first carbide tipped chisels. I am looking for a little feed back about what tools you guys use and if it is a considerable difference turning with carbide. What brands you guys have and cutting tip ect.. Fire away at me!
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I use one with the round finishing bit. They are nice. You don't need to sharpen them when turning. When it gets dull, just turn it a little. They are expensive though.
I have all 3 of those, from Rockler. The mini ones. Best move I ever did. You won't be disappointed! The only thing you need to be careful of is handling them. What I mean is, if you drop them or hit the cutting tip on anything hard, you can chip the cuttter. I got on ebay and found 1/8 wide carbide bits to do my pinstripe grooves, made a handle, and now have a 1/8 cutter and separation tool.
I have the round and the square mini ones, also don't over tighten the set screw that holds blades, they do work well though.
I have always preferred high speed steel tools, but I recently bought a carbide finisher and I can't believe how much better it is. It is really the best money I've spent.
I have all three as well! Took a little learning when I switched over...they are very sharp! They do seem to "chip" a lot though. And the square tends to grab on the sides! I blew up a few pot call pedistal before I realized what was happening.
I have tried all three the only one I use is the round one ,,, look around lots cheap turning tools and vids how make your own handles heres wheir I get my cutters http://eddiecastelin.com/cutters_only they don't last forever and do go dull depending the hardness of the wood your shaping ,,, get your self a set credit card sized diamond hones the cutter can be touched up few times