Learning to turn with carbide tools.

Learning to Turn with Carbide Tools
Learning to turn with carbide turning tools wasn’t on my to-do list. I am not a turner. I never wanted to be a turner. However, when charity called, I pulled up my Carhartt’s, bought a lathe and grabbed some Ultra Shear Carbide Turning Tools from Woodpeckers Tools. Why, you might ask? I was invited to be part of a collaboration called #ChiselsForChange on Instagram, with a handful of other makers, to create 2 unique chisels, in our own style, to be a part of 2 larger sets of chisels. These sets of chisels were graciously provided by Two Cherries Tools. These newly upgraded and customized sets would then be raffled off with all the proceeds being donated to colorofchange.... to help fight social injustice. If you are seeing this before July 23, 2020, the raffle is still live!! Please see the link below to check out the details and grab a couple tickets to secure your chance to win a one of a kind set of chisels and raise money for a wonderful cause!! Thank you and good luck!
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[@reforzar]

Turned out great. I definitely like drilling halfway once turned to get it exactly where you want. I’ll be patiently waiting for my set of handles.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks buddy! Be sure to check you stocking this year 😉

[@williamtee6503]

I have watched maybe 30 or 40 Wood Turning Tutorial videos, and not one of them ever mentioned the RPM being used. Why is this, this seems to be a vital part of the job ?

[@raulsuhett]

Amazing! I watched it on Instagram, but it is very nice to see the whole story in just one single video. Thank you very much for sharing it!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I realized that I've seen all your videos now but this one. I guess I passed it up because I don't have a lathe. I've used one once when I got invited to a turners club. This makes me want to go back now. I actually loved it. But I knew from that first experience that you need sharp tools. So I've put it off because I don't know how to sharpen them. But these handles turned out beautifully. Enjoyed this video.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Angie! Luckily, with the carbide tools you can just spin the blade to a fresh edge if they get dull. For what I do, carbide is sufficient, but I know you can get better results with traditional turning tools.

[@MCsCreations]

Really fantastic work, Keith! 😃 Beautiful handles!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks so much!! You be safe and healthy as well! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@chm1701]

Not too sure how I missed this. What a great result and all for a great cause too. You do seem to have an obsession with brass though Keith 😉

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Chris! Well, brass and walnut are a great combo...just like copper and walnut 😎

[@donhart2934]

Just totally love your videos, very informative. I have a well equipped wood shop. I'm hoping in the future to have a you tube channel as well, I'll be calling it the one legged wood worker,yes I'm serious. I've been wood working for about 30 years and lost my left leg above the knee due to a botched bypass surgery. If you get a chance in your busy schedule please write back. By the way I love your cat Jerry. Take it easy.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Oh jeez. So sorry to hear about your leg. Glad you are still in good spirits! With 30 years experience, I'm sure you have lots to share, so be sure to get the channel going as soon as you can. And glad to hear you enjoy Jerry's antics! 😹

[@ralphlivingston894]

Very cool result and another great (enjoyable) video.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you, Ralph! Cheers!

[@mathiaspro4448]

Great work!! I realy like the "failed" brass plate version..! maybe insert a wooden dowel (or even brass or Aluminium rod) after the glueup to stablize it from the inside..?! thanks for making such great content!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yes! That is definitely part of the engineering plan for Brass Abstract Handle 2.0!! And thanks for watching!! 👍🏻

[@jorgegonzalezmoya5326]

Nice job brother congratulations 😎👍👊🙋

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks 👍

[@FredMcIntyre]

Amazing job Keith! 😍👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks a lot, Fred!! This was a fun one!

[@zhuzhoubettertungstencarbi7424]

This is soooo cool! Amazing video to watch!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@poeticthoughts06]

came out amazing! 😉👌

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you so much!! 😊👍

[@BruceAUlrich]

Interesting experiments, Keith!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Bruce! Definitely had fun making a mess and trying something new! 👍🏻

[@owenbrady3390]

I see you like brass pins!

[@guillaumecuenot6296]

What am I not following you on Insta ??? I'm going to fix it right now. Sinon une très belle vidéo comme d'habitude. Bravo

[@glennbrown222]

veeery niiice

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks Glenn!! Cheers! 👍

[@pawelpawlowski2616]

Elegancko. Pozdrawiam:)

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Pawel Cierpikowski Thank you!!

[@hernan91]

Freaking awesome

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@guillermopalmisano8957]

Great video kJ. Have you done anymore turning since then

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

I haven't! 😬 But I will do a little on the current project I'm working on, so stay tuned for that!

[@camerongibson8749]

So the Nova Chuck you used worked with this lathe? I've had a hard time finding one that fits the thread count

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Yes! That is the Nova G3 with the 1 inch x 8tpi threading. Worked perfectly. There is an Amazon link down in the description of the video if you want to check out the exact one I was using. 👍🏻

[@jeffreyt7177]

What do you think about the harbor freight lathe?? I’ve been looking at the Rockler excelsior, nova comet, and the harbor freight.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Keep in mind that I have absolutely nothing to compare it to since I’ve never turned before. However, it worked flawlessly. It weighs 75 pounds so it’s pretty stout for a tabletop machine. You can’t beat it for $200. From what I’ve heard, the Excelsior is the same lathe in a different wrapper. I did have to buy a 4 jaw chuck and better live centers, along with a chuck for drilling holes, but that was after I turned for a couple days. So, it really comes with everything you need to start, other than turning tools.

[@jeffreyt7177]

Keith Johnson Custom Woodworking I would be a beginner as well. Just don’t want to buy a tool that would turn me off if it was junk. I have a chuck and some other accessories that I have picked up along the way.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

@@jeffreyt7177 Then I would recommend you give it a try. Harbor Freight has a great return policy as well. And if you have one locally, there's no shipping costs. I would wait until it goes on sale or if you have one of those 20% super coupons to use.

[@UmutKundakci]

very good.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!!

[@talion_willbe]

Have you tried to experiment with integrating tin into furniture decoration?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Not yet, only copper and brass.

[@gaiustacitus4242]

Carbide tooling is made for use in very rigid machine tools that operate at high RPM. Carbon steel chisels and gouges are the proper type of cutting tools for woodworking lathes.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Carbide tools work great, so myth busted.

[@gaiustacitus4242]

​@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Your quip of "myth busted" does your viewers a disservice. Do a little research before making snide comments and leading your viewers down the path of investing in needlessly expensive tooling. While carbide tooling can be used on woodworking lathes, this is a not an appropriate application for carbide inserts. I worked several years as a journeyman machinist before becoming a manufacturing engineer. My opinions on the proper application of cutting tools for machine tools is based on decades of acquiring knowledge and experience. Carbide is very hard and brittle, thus subject to chipping and breakage on machines which are not rigid. Carbide is designed use on modern rigid machine tools with high RPM spindles and drive motors that can sustain the higher feed rates to maintain the appropriate chip load. High speed steel is the best choice for interrupted cuts or on light duty machine tools, like woodturning lathes, where the spindle, workholding, and toolholding will most certainly result in chatter. HSS tools are also best for interrupted cuts. Furthermore, for woodworking HSS tooling produces better precision and higher quality finishes than can be achieved by using carbide. Of course, a poorer surface finish can always be fixed by more time spent sanding, but the purpose of using the right tool for the job is to save labor. The problem with KZbinrs who become shills for companies like Woodpeckers is that they promote tools in order to get more free tools. This creates a conflict of interest that leads to reviews which cannot be trusted. I take no free products from anyone, and my knowledge and good advice is freely given without any expectation of profiting from it. I share my knowledge and experience in the hopes that others will avoid costly mistakes or injury.

[@Kyokahnn]

@@gaiustacitus4242 so carbon or HSS?

[@gaiustacitus4242]

@@Kyokahnn For light duty machine tools go with HSS.

[@EdenGardn]

man i love this video, super motivating for some reason, gota buy a wood lathe now too bad i'm still a college student :) also can i buy one of the un chosen handels ?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Unfortunately, all these extra handles are spoken for. Sorry!

[@mustafaqusay9384]

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[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Thank you!! 🙏👍

[@Ben-cp2ok]

Are those the mid size turning tool or full?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Mid-size 👍🏻

[@camerontgore]

How would you rate the Harbor Freight lathe?

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Decent value for the price.

[@camerontgore]

@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Thanks!

[@donaldfarr8162]

Link for the custom ferrules please.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Sorry, there is no link. These were a one-off specialty item created for this project.

[@donaldfarr8162]

Keith Johnson Custom Woodworking well they sure were nice. Thanks for the prompt reply.

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Donald Farr You bet! I know, they are stunning!!

[@TaylorHubbell]

Me like, you crazy

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

😂😉 Much appreciated, Mr. Hubbell.

[@malikkhan9318]

iM mode worker

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

👍👍

[@malikkhan9318]

ELab U Business

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

🙏 👍

[@beekeeper59]

Why to waste time, push a rusty nail in your eye, you dont need a lathe!!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Well, that makes no sense, but thanks for dropping by!