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   DennisS | Feb 16, 2005 06:45am | #1

   Joe -

   I'm having a hard time with this concept of 'eliminating sharpening'. Even a carbide edge will dull in time. Or if subject to a massive catch, what about chipping?

   I've not seen these tools so one question I have is - how much carbide is there at the cutting end of the tool? Given that at some point in the life of the tool it 'might' have to be sharpened, is there adequate carbide to permit putting a new, or perhaps a few new edges on it?

   Also, since you're obviously a turner, did you find that the bevels provided on the stock tool(s) were ground to your preference? I've ended up grinding most of my gouges to other than the bevel angles they had off the shelf.

   Just curious is all.

   ...........
   From Beautiful Skagit Co. Wa.
   Dennis
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   gusser33 | Feb 16, 2005 05:57pm | #2

   The tips are reversable so they already have a double life. The round ones are easily adjustable to obtain a sharp edge. they are 100% carbide. you ought to order one and i think you will be very pleased with the results. i am. Or, at least call them and get the information on the specific questions you have.

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   jako17 | Feb 16, 2005 06:22pm | #3

   Hi Dennis, not trying to hijack but to me they sound like scrapers maybe shear scrapers  but all the same ,scrapers.

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   DennisS | Feb 17, 2005 06:03am | #8

   > ...they sound like scrapers maybe shear scrapers but all the same ,scrapers.I've yet to visit the web site so haven't seen them. Just the same, the world can always use a better scraper............
   From Beautiful Skagit Co. Wa.
   Dennis

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   gusser33 | Feb 18, 2005 09:07pm | #9

   Hi Dennis. No, i don't think they are scrapers, just a new way to do turning (new to me anyway)

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   jako17 | Feb 19, 2005 05:44pm | #10

   GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!   <g>

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   Steinmetz | Feb 16, 2005 08:54pm | #4

   Jt, you should have mentioned that the ends of the tools are fitted with removable and replacable carbide inserts.( A practice welcomed by the machinist's trade for 30 years)

   To those skeptics out there, I'm sure you can order various non standard angles or, better still, grind the angles yourselves.

   Steinmetz.

   
   

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   Edited 2/16/2005 12:56 pm ET by steinmetz

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   gusser33 | Feb 17, 2005 05:08am | #7

   i am sorry, i did forget to mention that very important fact. i will tell you again, these are fantastic tools.
   No, i don't own any interest in the company, just a great product that i am excited about. i like to share my good finds with others.

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   BENDEKE | Feb 16, 2005 09:55pm | #5

   Hello Joe

   have you tried these tools for boring into end grain , as in deep bowls ?

   Looking at the photos on the web site , the shafts appear to be on the thin side .  have you experienced any chatter .

   also can you buy one handle and use the various inserts on it ?

   thanks much

   leif

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   gusser33 | Feb 17, 2005 05:02am | #6

   LEIF, the shaft is very strong. i am amazed at the solid feel these tools have. I dont know if you can use one handle with various tips, but i would venture to say no. I gave their email address rather than their web page, sorry about that.As i said, i don't normally recommend new products but these are so cool i just had to let other people know.I have a vega lathe and they make a carbide cutter tip. should last me for years. it took me a long time to buy this tool, and i ended up buying the whole set of seven. (my wife has no idea of the cost. some things are best left unsaid) :) if you get one let me know how you like it. tell fred to give you the show price. if i can be of further assistance, you know how to reach me. take care. joe

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   dloc | Feb 20, 2005 04:33am | #11

   joebill1 has been making and selling carbide cutters on E-bay for a while now. A lot less expensive - $35 per tool see #3875777890. The tool holders are pretty simple to make yourself. Carbide inserts are $1 to $2 on the surplus / close-out markets. Unfortunately, there is not much info on the best grinding angle to use. You can resharpen on a diamond system if you want.