Wood Turning Avoid Those Nasty Carbide Catches

I show how I avoid the nasty catches using carbide cutters.
Carbide cutters are basically scrapers. What is important is the position of the tool based on the center of the turning.
I also show some of my old pattern making turning tools and some very large turnings.
Tools used: Carbide turning tools and negative rake scraper
Finish used: Zinsser Seal Coat Acks Abrasive Acks Polish/Restoring Paste
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You are watching how I do things and not suggesting others should do it the way I do.
You need to know your machines and how to use them. Follow how the manufacture says to use them safely.
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[@watcher2610]

Hi Gary, I was a master carpenter ( nobody is except maybe Norm) and instructor for 50 years and most of the influencers are new and are great for teaching me what I forgot! But you always challenge me with something new. So I had to subscribe and comment. Which I I only done 5 other times.. thanks and keep up the good work!

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Oh, I'm so disappointed. I saw the link to the video and it showed a broken bowl and I thought, "He's one of us! Even Papa1947 has broken a bowl." I guess I was wrong. Cheers!

[@MikeDooley]

Brand new turner, tried my first bowl today. It went awful, catch after catch. Google brought me here, and you got me sorted out real quick! Understand what I was doing wrong, thank you for a great explanation. I was doing the opposite with regards to tool rest height. Thanks again!

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

That laurel bowl was turned from my start to your finish, completely with carbide edges! As you may recall, Gary, that's all I've ever used. Had to teach myself how to turn and carbide was my choice. Your methods and mine differ, somewhat-- one to try is the square bit for most extererior cuts except the curve to that base. I've found it cuts smoother and I have better control of the cut. Also, carbide bits can be sharpened! Using diamond card files from 600 to 1,000 grit, sharpen

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

BTW, I have a set of bowl debris on my workroom shelf to remind me to slow down. Mine was decidedly NOT intentional.

[@fa18mhr]

I got a bad catch yesterday using a round carbide cutter on the inside of a bowl which threw my hand into the natural edge. Youser that hurt and I have some major scrapes and bruising to show for it. Thankfully no broken bones. Wish I had seen your video beforehand. Thanks for your insight.

[@billm2158]

I tend to do the opposite, below centre line for outside, and above for inside. My logic is that with the tool horizontal, I want the wood moving away from the cutting edge i.e.following the arc of the circle, to avoid it digging in. If the edge catches a bit it will drawn down a little, and be further from the wood, and clear it. If I follow your method, if the tool catches a bit, it will be drawn down, get closer to the wood, and dig in more. I mostly use regular scrapers which are much thinner than carbides. The extra thickness of carbide tools probably means that the tool moves toward the wood a lot more than a regular scraper it if catches.

[@JLang-bn3hs]

Carbide tools have a learning curve just like conventional tools do. In the end one has more sharpening and one has more sanding.

[@jeffharvey8283]

Thank you. It seems so obvious now, but I sure wasn't getting it. This explains a lot of the mistakes I have made.

[@timothyhatch4985]

Ah that explains that catch on the inside... Too Big of a bite... Great Info Thanks Gary.. So now I know.. time to put it to use on that Burl I'm working on when I get home...

[@dougpeters4395]

Great information Gary. Really appreciate all the stuff I have learned since I started watching your channel.

[@mvecellio1]

Gary, that is a great explanation. Thanks for clearing that up for us.

[@glen3257]

another awesome video Gary, Thank you.

[@kevincale1366]

Thanks for this,

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

That was a great lesson, thanks Gary.

[@leenoble7472]

That was a great explanation. Thank you so much.

[@kathleenposton2334]

VERY informative, Gary!

[@sonyhk3824]

Information that everyone who works in Woodturning needs. Cheers Gary 👍 💯

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

Good lesson Gary. Thanks for this explanation.

[@kulkulkan802]

This video helped me so much! I made a beautiful bowl with your advice. Thanks so much for posting this, it’s a lifesaver!