I have a set of those same crafstman tools. Use them until you can afford
some HSS or even carbon steel tools, then put them aside - don't throw them
away - they will come in handy if you need to cut metal on your wood lathe
(it works, I've done it), or if you have some nasty wood you need to rough,
but don't use them for "regular" turning - as others have pointed out,
carbide just doesn't take the kind of edge you need - it's too brittle - it
needs a slightly rounded edge to hold up.



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Greetings!
A few questions from a total newbie, if I may...I searched the
archives, but couldn't find either question addressed. So, here goes!
I just acquired a very old, but excellent condition Craftsman lathe
(single tube). So (I'm told) I should kiss the rest of my disposable
income goodbye. s

Said lathe "came" with a set of Craftsman tools, listed as
"Carbide tipped". Sure enough, they seem to be. Can anyone
suggest the best way to sharpen them? Any particular type wheel, etc?
If they were HSS, I'd be OK. I'm just not sure if carbide has any
particular quirks I need to be aware of...

Also, are the carbide tools worth reconditioning? Or would I be better
off obtaining newer, HSS stuff? I don't mind sharpening them, and it
would seem like a shame to throw them out.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

ATdHvAaNnKcSe

Hal




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