Had a Shopsmith.I set up the lathe and tools chattered.A friend laughed and sharpened the tools.Wow!!Night and day!Thank you,Ashley
@keithburch55063 жыл бұрын
I've not turned wood on a lathe since my high school years. I graduated 1973. I do enjoy watching you Phil, Kim, and a few others. You are my fav because you are very knowledgeable....and pretty! Just a real joy to watch. That huge table was special, to say the least. What an honor that must have been for you. I'm Keith, in the foothills of NC, Hickory. 65, almost 66, retired. Do not do commercial crap TV. Have internet to TV, stereo thru TV also, Roku and DVD blue ray. KZbin in so many ways is better. There, you get real life, not 100% bs in between commercial crap! I like channels like yours, Woodmizer mills, off grid families and some news and military channels. Your work and your shop and shed are awesome. You're so young and pretty, I keep waiting to see boyfriend, husband, girlfriend...no ring! You must have turned a huge maple bat to keep them away! Well, I'm forever subscribed and anxiously waiting on your next post! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful self with all of us!❤
@lawrencehincker86523 жыл бұрын
Ashley, your are not only an extraordinary turner but it appears that teaching comes naturally. This short video is useful, informative, and quite clear in its presentation. This made a lot of sense to this newby turner. Well done.
@robohippy2 жыл бұрын
Most people have no idea how efficient scrapers can be, especially for heavy duty roughing out of bowl blanks. Emphasis on roughing. The reason the carbide scrapers are so popular is that they are small scrapers and fairly simple to use. As you said, a scraping cut does not leave a clean surface on bowls, except for sweeping across the bottom of a bowl, but not up the side. I do prefer them for shear scraping as well. Biggest problem most have with using standard scrapers is that they think bigger is better. This is the primary cause of getting too much metal into the wood at one time, and causing huge catches.
@BradPow3 жыл бұрын
As a machinist who runs metal lathes with carbide and hss tooling, I've always wondered how that works with wood lathes. Great video!
@johnwilliamson70813 жыл бұрын
I know nothing about turning. I am a above avg. woodworker. I build structures, tables, just finishing a 4ft. humidor that is oak lined with Spanish cedar. I find a lot of inspiration to even attempt turning. Thanks for all the stuff you do. I consider you to be amongst my fave master craftsman out there.
@crackerjack33593 жыл бұрын
You don't have to throw away the carbide tips. Lay them upside down on a diamond stone and push the back and forth and in circles until you have brand new sharp edges. Use non ammonia glass cleaner which is much cheaper than the Trend fluid to lubricate the diamond stone.
@matthewharvey87553 жыл бұрын
That was going to be my next video haha. Thanks buddy
@douglasgault54583 жыл бұрын
Back in the 70s when I was really into spinning wood, I forged all my turning tools with good carbide steel incorporated into the cutting ends. These baby's would go for the longest time without sharpening. Unfortunately, I lost all of these in a house fire. What was really nice is that I could custom make any specialty gouges needed.
@benbirdsill47093 жыл бұрын
Best explanation of bowl gouges I've seen. Any chance you could do the same treatment for spindle gouges and skews? and thank you for the continuosly good content.
@jamesstanlake40643 жыл бұрын
I use both traditional as well as carbide tools and they both work very well. You can in fact sharpen carbide tools. To sharpen carbide tools simply remove the cutter and use a diamond grinding card and rub the top of the cutter on the diamond sharpening card.
@mikeyakey83153 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow's project!
@matkirchild69303 жыл бұрын
Another great video!!! I have made a ton of sawdust with both traditional and carbide, and although I really like the idea of traditional tools, carbide was easier to learn to use. I really want to become proficient with the traditional tools for a number of reasons, specifically, well...tradition...so to speak. I have found that carbide has its place in my limited set up, and my even more limited experience level, mostly in hollowing as you pointed out here. Thank you for sharing your art and your knowledge. I follow a multitude of turners and woodworkers on KZbin, and woodworking has been a therapeutic, almost meditative stress reliever for me. Without getting too personal, I have a worked in a very high stress job going on 30 plus years. Learning from you, and the many other woodworking and wood turning artisans here on KZbin, then heading out to my little garage shop to apply what I learn is beneficial in ways that you and this community may or may not realize!!! Suffice it to say that I appreciate and value what you and all of the others in the wood working and wood turning community do... It is truly invaluable. I can't wait to see more!!! Thanks again, take care, and be safe.
@1msfit3 жыл бұрын
Ashley, good description on the short comings of flat chip carbide tools. I’m a big fan of bowl gouges but also use Hunter Carbide Tools which use a cupped carbide cutter. These tool cut, not scrape, and bevel support is possible depending on the angle you approach the cut. These tools leave a cut that matches my bowl gouges in the correct application.
@RayWhitbyCreations3 жыл бұрын
I love the carbide tipped tools, especially the round cutter for resin-wood pieces. Saves a lot of chips from occurring! Standard gouges always leaves chips no matter how sharp I get them. Great video!
@JoAkh Жыл бұрын
Finally a good answer about this question. Well done for this presentation 👌
@ScenicCityWoodturning3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! Carbide tools made me lazy, but I’m getting back to the traditional ones. They are more rewarding to get proficient with.
@mikel45103 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional videos on YT. Believe me, I've commented on a lot of 'em and watched (or tried to watch) LOTS of 'em. Informative, fewer ads than a cable tv show, and excellent production quality. 👍
@Cnthib573 жыл бұрын
Things I never knew, thank you. I used traditional tools in high school, (in the 80's). I started turning again a couple of years ago and went to carbide. One reason is cost of the tools, grinder for sharpening, and all the other stuff needed. I do sharpen my own carbide tips and get a long life out of them. Maybe one day I will save up and add traditional tools to my arsenal. Love your videos and I always learn something new.
@danielmetzler3073 жыл бұрын
You will do a lot less work with more control as well as get a stunningly better finish off the tool with a bowl gouge 40/40
@skitzxplods3 жыл бұрын
I've only ever used traditional gouges, carbide is $$$$ and after watching this I'll be sticking to traditional 😉 thank you for all of your content it is amazing to see the work you do but also informative like this video.😊
@760raduran3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation. Was still unclear on the benefits of the V flute but don't expect all of the information. Thanks
@AshleyHarwood3 жыл бұрын
To be honest... I don't see any from a turning perspective. I think it's easier to manufacture, though.
@603storm3 жыл бұрын
All excellent points. I use carbide because I started making pens on a midi lathe and although I learned to make bowls with gauges my shop is extremely small so using gauges means buying a grinder, jig, etc. no room. I make small projects so the carbide works for me for now. If I had more room I would do things differently. It boils down to do what works for you. Love your vids.
@richjones54322 жыл бұрын
Best video I have ever seen on the subject. I use both the old time & current Carbides ...... there are differences but they are all there to help us out. Very well presented.
@RobertLBarnard3 жыл бұрын
You've put care into your presentation, combining slow-motion video with your voice over. Thank you for doing this! Those 2 or three seconds (showing the cutting edge effortlessly slicing strings of wood) turned the light in for me.
@matthewharvey87553 жыл бұрын
I started out on a spring pole lathe with hand tool gouges lol.... I learned what I needed to and after 8 hours and a piece of hickory I had a bowl.... 2 weeks later I got my cheap HF Lathe and tools and learned about bowl gouges..... Fast forward 5 years and I have some sub par tools and only 1 round carbide cutter. Woodworking is in my genealogy and my blood.... Always wanting to learn more and you have helped progress my knowledge. Keep the good content coming 😁
@damc32323 жыл бұрын
The woodwhisper course is fantastic I learned a lot from Ashley.
@razibwoodturning69853 жыл бұрын
Nice explanation. Yes, I used both of them. The sharpening method video would be good too. Cheers!
@rickschuman29263 жыл бұрын
Very good to see someone making a case for traditional hand turning. Not everyone has the aptitude or time to develop these skills. And yet I have met world class turners that only use scrapers in the traditional sense, being made of medium carbon steel. Also, there are a lot of turners considered to be at the highest level who rough in with tools but actually do most of the work by sanding. If the end result is satisfactory it should be good enough. Not many can afford HSS or carbide tools and the sharpening equipment needed. The sort of cutting edges available in carbide are very limited and custom grinding of HSS is well beyond most people.
@carolriley84723 жыл бұрын
Great explanation about why I need to practice more with my bowl gouges.
@leeoneill19182 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ashley, you're a great instructor
@rachael113 жыл бұрын
I just bought a lathe a couple days ago. Was really interested in the carbide tools because I had heard they were easier, and I don't know anything about sharpening. I'm glad I decided to get steel tools.
@eeessex3 жыл бұрын
You seemed to have left out the biggest con to traditional tools ... Sharpening. Your skill can only progress as fast as your ability to sharpen the tool. You can't make good cuts with dull tools. Another point against traditional tools is price. $500 for your set of traditional tools vs $100 for a set of carbide tools. Having said that, I agree with you that good quality traditional tools give a better cut and have a greater range of cuts than the 3 standard carbide tools. BTW I love your videos and have learned a lot from them.
@JamesCouch777 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge. I'm just a beginner and it was very appreciated 👍
@victorroy97212 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation ,you put in a lot of good usefull information in a short time ,very well done
@robertbell56093 жыл бұрын
Very informative and professional video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@keithkimsten51113 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ashley, very clear and concise explanations. That's always refreshing here on KZbin.
@thenorwegiantraindriver47883 жыл бұрын
Thx for this Ashley. You have the perfect name for a woodworker. I just ordered my first carbide tool 5 min ago based on your advice. Keep it up :D
@misharialjamea35022 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the explanation. Don't hate me but I still prefer the carbide tool.
@timothyroseth68593 жыл бұрын
Well done. Have you tried the Hunter Carbide Tools? The cutter is 'cup' shaped so it seems like they would perform more like HSS.
@martineastburn36793 жыл бұрын
I turn both wood and metal like BradPow. What I see is the Round carbide is super forgiving as it won't catch a point or edge. You can move in various directions whereas the gouge is directed in a direction. And if you have any epoxy in cracks the HSS won't cut well but the carbide will.
@loucinci39223 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Nice presentation.
@rogerl51023 жыл бұрын
VERY well explained! Thank you for educating me.
@AshleyHarwood3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@PMichaels3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This was fascinating and very educational. Great video. Thank you! 👍🏼
@blacknorce Жыл бұрын
I was hoping you would go over what's better for turning resin. Carbide vs steel
@kenfcrafts3 жыл бұрын
I used to have so many catches before switching to a 40/40 grind for bowls. Some day I'll upgrade to one of your quality gouges. I still love using carbide insert tools for roughing and scraping, though. If used as a negative rake scraper, I've been able to get very smooth finish with fussy (for me, anyways) wood like aspen.
@glencrandall70513 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation Ashley. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay healthy.
@Kiltabago3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh, this makes way more sense. Thank you for the explanation.
@Chimpiin3 жыл бұрын
Great video - I'd already ordered some carbide tools to start learning with, but I'll now order a traditional gouge to experiment with when I've gotten the hang of things a bit. Thank you.
@tjkoker3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding educational tool for all us beginning wood turners. Thank you so much.
@jordanlassaline50233 жыл бұрын
This was a great explanation. Thank you! I just bought a Sorby TurnMaster set the day before this was uploaded and was wondering what I was doing wrong. Most videos make carbide tools sound amazing but this was right on point with my initial experience of them. Bought them to practice hollowing some small vases so, I'm sure I'll use them a bit. Great explanation of traditional bowl gouges too, very helpful.
@fierceflyer53 жыл бұрын
Carbide can be sharpened easily too.
@jamescarter88133 жыл бұрын
Great visual of the difference in the way they cut, I will be sending people to watch this when the ask why I don't use carbides.
@sandycaughlan18823 жыл бұрын
I love the gouges I bought from you at Christmas. They are fantastic..
@r5yamaha Жыл бұрын
The best explanation I've heard!
@garychristensen80253 жыл бұрын
I find I can use my square car bide tip lin a different way than scraping. I turn pen blanks and spindles by using the bevel underneath and bring the cutting edge down until I get a pealing cut. ( I also begin by rounding the corners a little with a spindle roughing gouge)
@pedalman45953 жыл бұрын
Tool maker machinist here. Love your work knowledge and Videos. Just so you know Carbide can be sharpened with Diamond wheels.
@blackdog8503 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ashley! I found this informative for someone that hasn't even really read up on turning...just watched in AWE and Fascination as you and others create such amazing pieces...like your AMAZING ORNAMENTS I SAW ON INSTAGRAM! Crazy Cool! Well done & thanks for sharing! :)
@grantfahlman18153 жыл бұрын
Ashley, thank you so much for this information. I had been wondering about the value in getting some carbide tools and your details definitely make that decision much easier! I guess I can spend that money on something else, :-).
@Balenza345Ай бұрын
Not all carbide tools cut by scraping. The Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System for example cuts in very much the same way as a traditional bowl gouge. Except it has a guide to adjust the depth of cut. And the insert tip can be re sharpened. The insert in fact is shaped like a tiny "bowl".
@blunderbuss99273 жыл бұрын
Very nice explanation. I’ve been trying both lately, and I really do prefer the traditional styles. As you point out - wonderful marketing for carbide.
@conortube2 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful thank you - why the hell is KZbin blurring out the V shaped tool close up at 6:40???
@arthurgoldsmith66013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for he great explanation of differences betwen gouges
@rg21523 жыл бұрын
Finally a great explanation of the two different kinds of turning tools!
@bethoven9663 жыл бұрын
Me gusta mucho tu video esta muy muy bien
@coachingangels Жыл бұрын
Superb video. Thank you
@carlspringle93423 жыл бұрын
You answered a lot of my questions. Thank you so much.
@jerrydempsey34903 жыл бұрын
Very clear explanations. Thank you.
@martinlamarche75683 жыл бұрын
You are simply amazing!!! Thank you for sharing so brillantly your knowledges 🙂🙂🙂
@xvirgomoonx3 жыл бұрын
If you have a CBN grinding wheel, you can sharpen a carbide tip by grinding the flat side. Thanks for the nice video!
@BradsWorkbench3 жыл бұрын
Or a diamond stone
@peteking74053 жыл бұрын
I'm using diamond stone and I still have the same carbide since 2 years. I'm not professional woodturner but I'm using quite often my lathe (minimum 10 hrs a week)
@user-sf9yn8gy5f3 жыл бұрын
Эшли потрясающе выглядит) и таки да, твёрдосплавы больше подходят для начинающих токарей, только потому, что у них заточка держится дольше, но это совсем не значит, что их не нужно точить, или выбросить и купить новые)) в отличии от таких сталей как Р6М5 или Р18, которые быстро точатся и весьма доступны, но требуют определённых навыков в использовании, в том смысле что если ими неправильно пользоваться, то они быстро придут в негодность, в отличии от твёрдосплавов которыми можно дольше работать, но и проблематично затачивать.. спасибо за субтитры, почтение и уважение мастеру :)++
@rosascreativeworks54033 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in your faceshield / helmet / air filtration system....? That looks interesting considering how much sanding I do.
@audreydodgen86993 жыл бұрын
Super timely video. Thank you for the overview!
@AshleyHarwood3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I thought it might be helpful with Christmas coming up soon...
@mastergeebo3 жыл бұрын
This video answered so many questions
@manoloramirez64563 жыл бұрын
Aslhey megustan tus videos no me pierdo ninguno aprendo más y más a conocer de ese maravilloso trabajo gracias por subir más videos saludos
@drvalisuarez Жыл бұрын
Hello Ashley, where can I buy the carbide tools?
@russmartin41893 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, my father had a wood lathe that he rarely used. He sold it to a neighbor and bought another professional camera, since he was a professional photographer. I went on to become a fine art photographer, and used that camera through graduate school. Now I am retired and wish I had his lathe, but then I might not be sitting in my nice house now which was the result of a pension I earned as a fine art photography teacher. I will never know. Anyway, I also took ceramics and taught it. Turning wood reminds me of that. I can see myself getting into turning, but it is a whole nother thing. Maybe not. At 72 you have to pick your shots. Anyway, great video. You know your stuff. You remind me of some of the female artisans I knew in graduate school. I rang the bell and subscribed. It should be fun watching your content.
@MatheusRaymundo103 жыл бұрын
I think you should go for it man! Try the lathe and have fun, life is too short!
@russmartin41893 жыл бұрын
@@MatheusRaymundo10 Looks like a lot of fun, and challenging, but I have too many things on my plate and I would have to buy all of the equipment. At this point, there is a high bar to becoming involved with a new medium, and realistically, I probably couldn't practice it for long, being almost 72. In the past year, I have bought a lot of woodworking equipment. That will have to be my alternate medium, photography being number one. As you age, you realize increasing limitations on time to learn and practice a new skill, your finances, and probably your health. I look forward and think, "i damn in 8 years I'll be 80!" I hope to be in great shape, but I may not even be here. If I knew I would be going strong at 100, I might put the time and money into it. Odds are against that. You should learn and refine a life skill when you are young, and then become known for whatever that is. A person has to be honest with himself/herself and think, what do I love enough, have commitment enough, time enough, finances enough, and a big enough place to get into this type of art? Then, they also have to ask, if I do all that, can I make enough money to live the way I want and can I stay committed to it for my entire working life? I would want to become a very skilled craftsman, like Ashley. That will never happen for me with the time I have.
@MadeiraqueGira3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Thanks for the video!
@dman3753 жыл бұрын
Why'd you blur out the V-shaped flute? LOL Was it too risqué?
@SaneAsylum3 жыл бұрын
Or did yewtoob dew it?
@paulmartinek17163 жыл бұрын
I would assume some algorithm found problem with it, so she blurred it out to save the monetization.
@whsm55763 жыл бұрын
The Proof is in the pudding. I defy anyone to look at a finished bowl and be able to distinguish between carbide tools having been used as opposed to traditional tools. Yes carbide are easier to use, their also less expensive because they can be resharpened but do not need the additional hardware for constant sharpening that traditional tools do. I’m sure this is how people who used quill pens felt at the arrival of the fountain pen. It needs less skill to use, but the final product is indistinguishable
@The901meister3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I don't understand all the negativity from " old school turners" regarding carbide tools. I turn pens, rings, bowls and round boxes and get a finish as smooth as a baby's bottom. Sharpening takes about 30 seconds with light circles on a diamond card.
@peterjakopec47533 жыл бұрын
Carbite can be sharpen on diamond hone.
@ericmoorehead11003 жыл бұрын
Can you comment on negative rake carbide cutters-are they really better for finishing relative to a standard carbide cutter?
@thgenral3 жыл бұрын
What brand traditional turning tools do you like best? Robert Sorby, etc.
@smoothoctopus2 жыл бұрын
I design metal working tools and it seems to me, the only real problem with carbide vs hss word turning tools, is the lack of a proper insert holder, or more traditional style insert holder (well aswell as more variety in insert shape), to allow the free form techniques that you suggest, or a solid carbide traditional formed tool would work as well...though it'd be prohibitively expensive....Nice video!
@e.dbogan62663 жыл бұрын
You're a good teacher.
@2011woodlands3 жыл бұрын
You can shape and re-sharpen carbide cutters with diamond bits in a dremel tool, but i am talking solid carbide pieces and not the small replacement heads.
@davewilson49573 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to have a traditional store front I could visit while I'm in Charleston? Any where I could see your work? A shrine maybe? I'll be there for a few weeks for work and would love to see your work in person.
@domenicnapolitano36793 жыл бұрын
quick question why was the V-shaped gouge fogged out?
@johngrace1993 жыл бұрын
Just a guess on my part but I believe Ashley has a sponsorship arrangement with a particular tool manufacturer so she needs to blur out a competitor's tool. Again...my guess only.
@mrbodawg3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Very informative!
@SpadeAce3 жыл бұрын
I hope I can meet this wonderful woman one day before I die.
@astbrnrd3 жыл бұрын
Your videos and content are pleasantly awesome 😊
@astbrnrd3 жыл бұрын
🤔 What triggered you to realize wood turning was the "calling" for you?
@wayneterpstra49902 жыл бұрын
What brand of quick change handles do you use ?
@williamzarkadas29833 жыл бұрын
Ashley, I love your work!! Can you pass along some information on the type/brand of face shield you use and the type your students use during your training seminars. I noticed that yours has a breathing apparatus that I think would be very helpful, especially for those of us who constantly battle with sinus issues. Thanks again and keep doing what you do.
@jameshutchins33963 жыл бұрын
It's on her webpage
@AshleyHarwood3 жыл бұрын
I use a Sundstrom- and yes, it’s available on my website. We turn almost all wet wood during classes, do there isn’t a need for this type of PAPR
@ianmckinnon76872 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@court23793 жыл бұрын
I think you missed one point. The carbide should stay sharp way longer than HSS. Since the carbide doesn't produce as nice a finish, shouldn't it be used for roughing cuts, particularly when removing bark that would dull the steel gouges quickly?
@johnhartmusii14993 жыл бұрын
I am just curious, what is the larger old lathe behind you in this video? Do you ever use it for turning? It looks like the nameplate might show Oliver, but I am not sure.
@wilbertolugo87003 жыл бұрын
thank you. great video.
@cezargolowniczy52973 жыл бұрын
Fiquei com uma dúvida quanto ao uso da ferramenta com o chanfro em forma de " V ",pois tenho uma e não estou conseguindo um bom rendimento pois me parece mais com um raspador. Desde já agradeço .
@davidquerry88693 жыл бұрын
Very educational.
@starhawke3806 ай бұрын
I prefer turning with traditional tools, but I dont have the patience to keep them sharp. Ill use my carbide tools to get to shape then use my traditional tools for finishing passes.
@keithgutshall95593 жыл бұрын
You can get HHS inserts for the tools!
@court23793 жыл бұрын
I don't think that would be an advantage. It is the geometry differences in the tools that has the largest effect. HSS will form a sharper edge, but wont hold it as long though.
@scottstubberud11372 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. Your information about bowl gouges is spot on! But...your information about carbide tools is sorely lacking. Sorry. A carbide cutter is not being thrown away in my shop but is resharpened very easily on a 1000 grit diamond hone in about 30 seconds!! Plus I have new or resharpened one on hand ready to go on the tool in seconds and I resharpen all my used cutters up in max 10 minutes. This makes them very economical and super handy. Yes I agree that they are designed for scraping, but if you loosely use the rule of 45° and turn them on edge and drop the handle a little bit, if you use light pressure they will do an amazing slicing/scraping cut that leaves a very fine finish. I get my cuts within like a 220 grit finish needing very little sanding and if done properly I haven’t had a catch yet. with a little bit of practice you can do a near bevel riding cut where it is not tearing but reasonably well supported. I love your content and your information but new word turners need to know this information also. Keep rocking on
@michaelhofer91493 жыл бұрын
Why do woodturners use carbide bits and then throw them away! I turned wood until 1973 when I started turning metal. Mind you this was in high school. We used carbide bits on harder alloy metals and when they went dull we dressed them on a green stone grinding wheel. I preferred using actual tool steel bits for turning but some metals just needed carbide. I’m planning on getting back into woodturning so I’m trying to understand why woodturners do it so difficultly. I plan to use tool steel gouges and scrappers and I will be sharpening my own tools.