"Al Holstein" :

I am just getting started turning bowls, etc. I don't have a lot of
tools and am looking at buying a carbide tipped tool, like Rockler
sells or something off of Ebay.

My question is they say that they give a long lasting cutting life.
I don't know what that means relative to using a HSS and sharpening
frequently when turning. In other words how often do I need to
expect to replace the tip with another $20 tip.
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Leon? Where are you?

Lew