DIY Carbide Cutter Woodturning Tools

How to make wood turning tools with carbide cutters. I made these for my son’s Christmas present. We had a budget of under $50.00.
Eddie Castelin, eddiecastelin.c...
Triangle is 17 mm, round is16mm, R2 has 100mm
#diylathetools
#carbidecutters
#woodworking

[@calvinbass1839]

A gift he will cherish. Not for what is, but because you made them for him. Well done.

[@LSatch]

Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated.

[@mrstinamuller2687]

Wow ! I'm new to woodturning, I thought I would have to spend 100's of dollar for them and you open my eyes. I'm going to try that. Thank you, Tina

[@LSatch]

Mrs Tina Muller thanks so much. Good luck, if you have any questions please ask.

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

I'm going to start making them TOMORROW (Oct 5th 2022) no more excuses. Watch this space. Thanks for the inspiration, Stewart, south west Australia.

[@LSatch]

Good for you. Be careful and please share your results. Good luck.

[@kagnewmp12]

Those are Awesome and wish I could of seen Ben's face when you gave them to him. I did want to share a story of my late Uncle. He made several of these over his 65 years as a wood worker and if anyone out there plans on doing these he told me to make sure the grain of the wood is up and down opposite of the cutter or you can find yourself holding a broken handle. He said it's like making a baseball bat. I inherited most his shop when he passed away so I have some he made many years ago.

[@LSatch]

kagnewmp12 thanks for sharing your story. I’m sure those tools have a special place in your shop. Ben did love them. Your uncle was right about the grain of the wood. I mentioned that in another lathe tool build not long ago. Again, thanks for sharing. Happy turning.

[@kevo1264]

That hot glue trick with the epoxy is genius.

[@Dave51262]

Came out great. I really like your tutorial and thank you for sharing this. I am going to try this. What a great gift for your son.

[@LSatch]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts, much appreciated. Go for it, I know it’ll turn out great.

[@jamesngari7407]

Great idea ..my journey for owning quality lathe gouge has started ..Thank you so much live and respect from Garissa Kenya

[@LSatch]

You’re welcome. So glad I could help. Turning is great fun.

[@paulelliott5244]

I have made a few. I found a set of pry-bars from Harbor Freight with square stock bars and plastic handles. Takes less than an hour to make a tool. You can get two or three tools out of a $15 set. You have to un-harden the ends before working. Very easy just heat to glowing red and let cool naturally. I do like your method of working the metal and shaping the ends. Thanks for the vid

[@LSatch]

paul elliott that’s a great idea. I’ve seen those at harbor freight but never thought about using them for that. Do you add a carbide cutter to just shape the end to your desired profile?

[@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924]

Nice, out of all the videos I have seen making these you are the only person to key the bar before applying epoxy !! You can use a hit wire while the wood is in the lathe to make the black rings works perfectly and looks good, just using fencing wire and two wooden handles, heat it up and spin the lathe and apply. Would have loved my dad to make me these but I lost him just as I knew him. thanks.

[@LSatch]

Sitges Villa Apartment thanks, you hit a heart string with your comment. I had a rough relationship with my dad for most of his life. Just I we were developing a great relationship he passed away, only 55. I’ve used your technique to burn lines like that. You’re right, works great and looks good. Thanks for your feedback.

[@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924]

@@LSatch Exactly the same, didnt talk for years they moved to spain, we followed later and really got on and within 1 year he died of a massive heart attack, the only good side of the story was we did have a good year and my mum came and lived with us in her own self contained apartment and the grandkids had a fantastic 10 years with her. All the best and thanks for your comment.

[@jimphilpott902]

Your skill and creativity is only surpassed by your generosity. A good lesson for us all on both accounts,

[@LSatch]

Jim Philpott thanks so much.

[@daynafost]

Wish you were my Christmas buddy. I just got my first lathe and have no idea which tools to start with, but those look better than what I find on the internet.

[@LSatch]

Thanks. Captain Eddie went out of business but there are other sources. Just google carbide bits. Congratulations on getting your first lathe. I made a mistake of buying tools I couldn’t use with my first lathe. The carbide cutters are a lot easier to learn with. Learning how to sharpen traditional turning tools can be intimidating and hard to learn. Once you master the carbide tools, I recommend buying the cheaper traditional tools first so you can learn how to sharpen them before you invest in the ones that are well over $100. Good luck

[@daynafost]

@LSatch thanks, bought carbide so my son could learn as well and now he won't give me anytime with my lathe, 😆

[@garoglen]

I've made a few, I enjoy making tools and jigs almost as much as I like turning , Capt. Eddie says put a drop of super glue under the cutter for added insurance against them loosening .

[@LSatch]

garo nick thanks for watching and commenting. I love captain Eddie, and I’ve heard him say that. I agree, making the tool can be as fun and as rewarding as turning with it.

[@garoglen]

I followed Capt. Eddie instructions to a hole in the center of a half inch round bar to insert a 1/4" square bar with allen screws, also one with a 45 degree angle, they make aggressive tools good for hollowing , also I took a half inch bar, attached a pipe coupling then a 1/2 inch square bar (also from Grizzley ) with allen screws, makes a monster roughing out tool . Of course grind a sharp angle on the end of these bars, they're usually long enough you can make 2 tools from one bar , there are several videos on making these if ya look .

[@LSatch]

garo nick thanks for sharing, definitely will look at those, I’ve seen captain eddie’s Ellsworth tool. Sounds like a great project. Happy turning

[@garoglen]

@@LSatch Ellsworth, I had forgot thats what it's called , it's very worth while to make one of these !

[@garoglen]

@@LSatch What I made was just a square bar cutter sharpened and attatched to a round bar with handle .

[@franka5416]

Very nice, your son will love these.

[@LSatch]

Farmercl's Woodshop thanks, he did

[@carlosvalenzuela7014]

Thanks Larry for sharing, I will follow your design for making my first carbide lathe tool

[@LSatch]

Carlos Valenzuela hope they turn out great. Thanks for watching

[@spwoodart]

Nicely done! I’m sure he will be happy. Thanks for sharing.

[@LSatch]

Thanks for commenting. Yes, he liked them

[@chadbukowski4497]

I agree with you about doing business with Captain Eddie. I prefer to only go through him.

[@LSatch]

Chad Bukowski in one of his last videos he was talking about closing the business down at the end of the year (2019). Too bad, hope he makes it.

[@stankrieger3598]

WOW, Great work and very good video. I will give capt. a call. seeing how I work at TCS I will pick up my metal this week

[@LSatch]

Stan Krieger thanks for your nice comment. Please let Captain Eddie you saw the video. In one of his last videos he talked about closing the business down at the end of the year if it didn’t pick up so I’m sure he will love getting your order. Good luck with the build and thanks for subscribing. Larry

[@larrymoremckenzie3029]

What a novel idea a gift that one will actually use!

[@LSatch]

Thank you. He liked them. I love both of your videos, very interesting

[@Eric..F]

beautiful job! Thank you for taking the time to post!

[@LSatch]

Eric F thank you for watching and commenting.

[@acemaker2002]

Very nice. A labor of love!

[@kilbil5390]

Super bien travaillé papy merci

[@LSatch]

Je vous remercie, thank you very much.

[@TheBearZombies]

I would absolutely buy a set of these from you

[@LSatch]

Bear Zombies thanks, that’s high praise

[@jarmstrong2843]

Thank you for the nice video. I plan to make my own tools and will follow your example. However, I must say that you have the patience of Job to use a Dremel cutting wheel to make the reliefs for each of the carbide inserts. As for me, I would probably break out the angle grinder with a cutting disc and do things a lot faster....perhaps faster to screw things up. I'll take my chances. If that doesn't work, I'll break out the Dremel and do things your way. Again, thanks for the informative and great video.

[@LSatch]

Glasscutr thanks. The reliefs aren’t all that critical. Captain Eddie used super glue to secure the bit. Since these were gifts to my son I wanted to make them look as professional as possible. Good luck with yours, take your time ad be safe.

[@keirfarnum6811]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing!

[@LSatch]

keir farnum thank you for commenting!

[@paulhaggett3710]

Who says Santa doesn’t exist? Well done mate, great pressie

[@LSatch]

Paul Haggett thanks so much for the great comment. They were well received. Happy new year, hope you have a great one, Larry

[@Sam-tg4ii]

How do you make sure the bolt won't come loose flying the carbide tip in the air? Any lock washer or loctite needed?

[@LSatch]

There is not room for a lock washer. A drop of locktite wouldn’t hurt but I’ve never seen the need for it. They don’t put it in Easytools but everyone needs to feel safe and comfortable with the tools they are using. Don’t go by what I say, be responsible for your own safety. Thanks for watching

[@ronh9384]

Nicely done. 😊

[@LSatch]

Thank you Ron H. I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment

[@uknowulikethat4042]

nice work, some seriously good looking tools

[@LSatch]

uKNOWuLIKE that thanks so much. Much love went into them.

[@turkeycreekknives133]

Hello Larry see you are out of Stone Mountain ? I’m out of Dallas ga glad found your listing nice save on your handle

[@LSatch]

Turkey Creek Knives thanks for watching. Georgians supporting Georgians !

[@green_building]

Thsis really artictic, great result and historical wood handles 👍👍

[@LSatch]

Green Building thanks for watching and commenting. Fun to make and joy to give away. Happy woodworking, Larry

[@kenbrown5218]

Where did you get the copper looking parts to go over the wood and the metal shaft please ? Maybe you got that from Captain Eddie as well but what is that part called? Please tell me. Thanks. I'm thinking about making a couple myself. Well done 👍

[@LSatch]

I think you’re talking about the ferrules. I used copper couplers but you can buy brass ones from several suppliers. I really like this company. I just ordered from them yesterday. Captain Eddie shut down his business about a year ago due to health issues. Good luck and thanks for watching. taytools.com/products/lathe-tools-and-accessories-tool-handles-and-accessories-robert-sorby-set-of-10-each-16-mm-5-8-solid-brass-ferrules-for-custom-lathe-tool-or-chisel-handles

[@davidmcdaniel9921]

Really fantastic work thanks for sharing

[@LSatch]

David Mcdaniel thanks and thanks for watching.

[@jasonlima9264]

Excellent job 👍

[@LSatch]

Jason Lima thank you

[@MrOliant]

Excellent job! Отличная работа!

[@LSatch]

MrOliant thank you 🙏

[@166PolarBear]

Blimey !!, it’s Bruce Forcythe’s brother

[@LSatch]

166PolarBear that would indeed be an honor, thanks for watching

[@robertocoiante1981]

Buon giorno sig. Larry grazie per aver condiviso questo lavoro , ho sempre comprato tutto, la barretta di acciaio naturalmente l'inserto per tagliare l'unica cosa che mi riesce bene è il manico . Credo che d'ora in poi , grazie a Lei riuscirò a fare tutto risparmiando cifre notevoli. Qui in Italia è un po difficile trovare i taglierini (inserti) e costano molto cari circa 16 $ ora con l'arrivo dei cinesi si può risparmiare moltissimo 2 dollari contro i 16 e devo dire che sono accettabili. Grazie ancora e Buone feste di Natale

[@LSatch]

Roberto Coiante Grazie per la visione. Sono contento che tu sia in grado di iniziare a realizzare i tuoi strumenti per tornio. Sto usando Google Translate, quindi spero che tu possa capire. Buona fortuna con tutto e buon Natale a te.

[@tfwoodcraft]

these are beautiful tools! do you put anything on the shaft to keep from rusting/tarnishing?

[@LSatch]

Thanks for watching. No I didn’t expect for a spray of WD40. Ben says they still look good.

[@tfwoodcraft]

@@LSatch Awesome gift! I got one of those extra mini lathes for christmas, the $40-50 junkers on amazon and I've been having fun messing around with it. The tools it came with are horrible and probably a little dangerous. Any suggestions on how to make a cheap tool for much smaller projects than yours? Do you sell these tools anywhere?

[@LSatch]

@@tfwoodcraft this hobby can get expensive really quickly. I don’t own these but they get good reviews and I think you’ll be happy with them. Savannah 3 Piece Carbide Mini Turning Tool Set with Flush Fit Comfort Grip Hardwood Handles | Heavy Duty Steel. I paid $150.00 for a very similar set a few years ago. I use them for pens and Christmas ornaments. Good luck and be careful, wear eye protection at least and a full face shield is even better

[@tfwoodcraft]

@@LSatch Thanks, Larry!

[@paulelliott5244]

After getting rid or hardness I notched, drilled, and tapped for carbide tips I got off ebay

[@marceloquintanilla4777]

Que CALIDAD muy bueno🖒🖒🖒

[@LSatch]

Marcelo Quintanilla sorry, I’m not sure I understand your question, please forgive me. I think you said what a very good quality. I think you’re saying, good quality. Thank you.

[@marceloquintanilla4777]

@@LSatch 👍

[@larryhill6187]

l use either 10-32 or 8-32 screws on the carbide tipped tools l have built. have to put lube on the threads in order to loosen them in order to rotate or replace the tips

[@LSatch]

larry hill thanks for sharing. Do you feel they are stronger?

[@larryhill6187]

@@LSatch the

[@larryhill6187]

the 10-32 vs 10-24 screw may not differ much in tensile strength if make from the same material. there is more thread contact with finer threaded screws and are less likely to back out from vibration

[@LSatch]

larry hill ok that makes sense, thanks, great tip

[@mojo6524]

very nice!

[@derulle6801]

Nice Job!

[@LSatch]

Der Ulle thank you and thanks for watching.

[@garoglen]

Many other tools one can make and save BIG money !

[@LSatch]

garo nick please share, what other tools have you made?

[@scottgriffies839]

What are the sizes of the cutters? I know there are several different sizes. Great job and i got to have a set.

[@LSatch]

Scott Griffies thanks for watching and asking a question I should have covered in the video. Eddie Castelin, eddiecastelin.com/cutters_only Triangle is 17 mm, round is16mm, R2 has 100mm. Hope this helps. Good luck, stay safe.

[@martymorgan9977]

Hey Larry, I have been wanting to make my own cutting tools for quite awhile, by far, this is the best how to I have seen. Hope you don’t mind if I use ya our ideas. Also, do you have a link to the Captain?

[@LSatch]

Marty Morgan glad you liked it. When I made the video, and before making it public, I sent a link to captain Eddie so he could approve it and asked for permission to add a link to his website. He didn’t respond so I didn’t add it, if you search Captain Eddie his videos should pop right up. He gives his email address on every video. Hope this helps. Larry

[@martymorgan9977]

Larry Satchwell, found the Captain, thanks very much!

[@LSatch]

Marty Morgan good luck, sen me pictures

[@MrRickkobza]

hi larry. good job. would you be able to tell me the size of the screws that are used to hold the cutter blade

[@LSatch]

rick k sure, they were 10-24. The ones Captain sent to me had rounded tops. I didn’t like them so I took one to my local Ace hardware store and got flat tops for a few cents each. I also got the thread cutter there. Good luck, hope they turn out great

[@MrRickkobza]

@@LSatch thanks larry......big help

[@leongt1954]

Going to get a cheap set of Chinese carbide tools from for under $40 and replace the cutters with the easy wood cutters

[@LSatch]

leongt1954 that’s a great solution, however for me it wouldn’t work in my situation. First it would blow my $50.00 budget, secondly it would not have the same impact/meaning for my son. Thanks for watching

[@LSatch]

Thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate your thoughts.

[@Technicalmini]

Plz visit my chanal and tell me my mistake

[@gwynneclark6372]

Thank you that’s the first youtube video where you show fitting the round cutter ,radius square and triangle detail .All the other video show just the square but waffle on about how easy it is to make you own carbides I will recommend the rest of our turners members to watch instead of asking me (to make me a carbide chisels please )

[@LSatch]

gwynne clark I’m glad you like it. You are exactly right. When I went to make these I couldn’t see anyone setting the round cutter. I’m glad you like it and thanks for sharing.

[@thomasgarrison3949]

great video, thank you for sharing!

[@LSatch]

Thomas Garrison glad you liked it. Thanks

[@samoosa1000]

Nice... Lucky fellow

[@LSatch]

Samuel van den Berg thanks

[@Technicalmini]

Nice and asome tolse

[@LSatch]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@Technicalmini]

Plz visit my chanal and tell me my mistake

[@LSatch]

Technical Mini I don’t see any mistakes. Which video?

[@paulelliott5244]

If you paid yourself $5/hr what would the cost be

[@LSatch]

Great question Paul. I would guess I have a total of 10-15 hours all together. So still cheaper than you can buy made. I didn't need to go to so much detail and they still would have worked fine. Thanks for watching and asking. Larry

[@JLang-bn3hs]

I just found this video. Looks like Eddie’s web page is gone, I guess he is too.

[@LSatch]

He’s still alive but not in great health. He closed down the shop about a month ago.

[@JLang-bn3hs]

@@LSatch Thanks for letting me know. I can get the tips anywhere, I just felt like I should buy from him if at all possible.

[@LSatch]

@@JLang-bn3hs I totally understand. He is a great guy and I hope his health improves.

[@Lopyswine]

What is the purpose of using threadlock?

[@LSatch]

May not need it but just to make sure the carbide bit doesn’t come off before you intend it to. I’m a belt and suspenders type guy.😄