You Will See Tools Different After This Video

[@robohippy]

This topic always makes me think of the old American Woodworking magazine. They had a question/answer guy in there who had a good sense of humor. When asked "how can you tell if your table saw blade is getting dull?" he responded, "if you are setting off the smoke alarm, that is a good indicator." I don't wait till the tool is dull, I sharpen a LOT!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

True,we all sharpen a lot but I call dull anything that isn't performing as it should, not just really dull like in this video👍

[@dirkvanbesien]

Don't burn the workshop 😊

[@paulschraith2578]

Thank you for the great demonstration AND EXPLANATION! As someone who is new to turning, your description and video of a dull tool really helped me understand when it is time to sharpen! I could “feel” the light touch required. No muscle needed to make a cut. And the video showed the results of a dull verses sharp tool. Thank you for the knowledge and passing it on to those of us who are new to the craft!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you very much 😊

[@kreech68]

I recently bought a new lathe, and it taught me that it is the not the lathe, but the sharpness of the tool... SO... I bought a new grinder (8" low speed), and I am now very happy that I didn't buy new tools! I am going to use the tools that I have to learn how to sharpen ! Move the angle of the bevel a bit each time I sharpen, and learn what sharp tools can do. Step, but step.

[@racheldray1057]

Brilliant lesson thank you

[@krperry2007]

Thanks Tomislav. I appreciate all that you do for us.

[@mikemiller8736]

Tomislav. I love your channel. I am 67 years old and only started turning a few years ago. All I've learned I've learned from watching channels like yours. I have a question. I bought a new lathe that has a reverse function. Do you ever cut using reverse? Or is it only for sanding?

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you and glad to hear my videos help 😀 I rarely cut in reverse,although there are few occasions, but mostly I use it for sanding and fast chuck removal 😁

[@alainnoel2198]

Dear Tomislav, these technical videos that you present are real gems. You take the time to explain properly the do’s and don’ts and this is quite valuable. Your mastery of the skew is particularly impressive: for me it remains the toughest tool to grind (I have an oval skew namely) even after one of your past videos on this topic. Also the set up of your new shop is really impressive: so optimal after a very short installation period. I am four years down the road installing and optimizing mine … and always find improvements to make Good luck in your tools project

[@michaelogden5958]

Excellent video. Thank you for the time and effort you spend! Cheers!

[@BobRetrum]

Another fine video. Thank you for sharing your experience and skills with us. I appreciate the time you take to adjust the camera to show the close-ups of the wood surface as you compare dull versus sharp tool use. Your skills are impressive and honor your mentor, Richard Raffan.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you soo much 😀

[@cobberpete1]

Excellent Tutorial. I will again be advocating that my wood club members watch this video. I have to admit. I had to turn away and close my eyes when you blunted the tips 😱

[@mikemadsen6820]

Good demo. Only experience will show a user if a tool is dull. If you ask yourself IF the tool is sharp, sharpen it. But you all knew that already.

[@vasilyvalkevich6923]

Спасибо за познавательный урок, он очень полезен начинающим! Ждем с нетерпением видео про заточку инструмента! Спасибо вам!!! Все вам хорошего!!!

[@jayscott306]

Excellent explanations. I don't think you could demonstrate it any better, even in person. I'm starting to wonder if many turners' fear of the skew comes from it not being sharp, so they push hard and have problems. A dull gouge is more forgiving. I'm so glad you've found such comfort and routine in your new shop. Or, that's how it looks with you casually leaning on your lathe. :)

[@danderson2930]

This is so helpful. These technical videos really help me. Your comments about the sound that is being made is also so helpful.

[@johnnyb95678]

Thank you for sharing all of your expertise.

[@johnderyck493]

Thank you so much. You inspire me to be a better turner with all the info that you take the time to explain

[@briangustin3745]

Superb, one of a kind demonstration that a lot of beginners (and folks that do not have a mentor or capability to travel to classes) should really view! I've been turning 4 years or so now, and it has taken me many years to reach the point I am at now being self-taught, and this demonstration was an excellent reinforcement of what I wish I had known years ago. (and your camera angles were a huge help to me on figuring out a better tool rest height as well!)

[@randyrockwell6136]

Very helpful video ….. I recently installed a CBN wheel and sharpening system. I could really tell the difference in my spindle gouges! My tools were not sharp enough, and in trying to get them to cut I was having to use too much pressure. As my sharpening skills progress, my turning time has become much more enjoyable! Thank you for all your excellent advice 🤠🇨🇱

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Glad to be of help 😊

[@KevinJohnson-ge5xs]

You could really, really tell the difference between the sharp gouge and the dull one by watching the shavings. With the sharp gouge, lots of long fine threads. With the dull one, just chips and lots of dust. Thank you yet again for another great video. Now, if you could just teach me how to get MY tools that sharp!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

There will be lots of videos on sharpening soon

[@KevinJohnson-ge5xs]

@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Can't wait. I'm subscribed with notifications on. Thanks.

[@billstoffle7383]

Great information this is something that I have struggled with knowing when to sharpen

[@DrevotocimradostTomasNavratil]

👏👌Krásná ukázka. Díky!

[@tombahnsen2806]

The burr is on the opposite side of your last sharpening pass. How then a skew cut from either side? It does I know, and it works for me, but the burr can only be on one side. Or does it roll back when you switchsides? Good videos always

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Its how you position the tool and the angles, burr on cutting edges will break away really fast, for example burr on negative rake scraper will break of quite fast

[@jimvorheis1137]

Veryf nice demonstration!

[@paulpierce4818]

I'm able to sharpen my tools just fine. The problem is it seems everyone has there own preference for what angle to use and why. So you spend so much time trying out different angles, I'm still confused on which one to settle on. You spend to much time resetting the grinder platforms, I just want to stay with one or two standard grinds. I've been watching you for some time and you have become my new hero in wood turning. The others you know as you always mention them. Thank You!!!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

That can be confusing but I only use let say asymmetric grind with 40-45° bevel, don't worry so much on grinmuxgs sharp tool will get you more

[@baconsoda]

Great video. Very informative and well explained. Seeing the actual results from a blunt tool made this far more effective because I saw that tear-out many times after I started turning and wondered what was going on. It took me a while to realise I wasn't sharpening as required. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Glad you like it 😀 thanks as always for watching

[@jath810]

OMG. I'm relatively new to turning, about 1.5 yrs as just a hobby. So maybe 8 or 9 bolws a year. I have cheap tools and a lathe whose speeds always creeps up to 2000+ rpms. But I just found out why I spend 5 times the amount of time sanding.

[@toddlajiness]

Great Video!! Thank You Sir. I’m new to turning and still haven’t figured out when or how often I need to sharpen. I have a 180 grit CBN wheel on a slow speed grinder, is that enough or should I get a higher grit wheel?

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

In my opinion that is fine enough for everything we turn, don't worry about finer grit

[@txemabacaicoa7944]

Además de muy buen tornero, un excelente comunicador y maestro. Con tus enseñanzas estoy consiguiendo no pelearme con las herramientas 😅 Osim što je vrlo dobar tokar, izvrstan je komunikator i profesor. S vašim učenjem uspijevam se ne boriti s alatima

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀

[@kreech68]

EXCELLENT video - thank you

[@stevenhansen8641]

🕶great video Tomislav. Thanks

[@epmdoorn]

great expression: "it's like cutting with a bulldozer" 😂 👍 thanks for demonstrating the differences

[@pauldrackford3296]

My grandfather, a carpenter, used to say that if your thinking about sharpening your tools, you should have done it 5 minutes ago

[@bradbyers6865]

Such a valuable lesson for us all! Thank you!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Glad to hear that 😀

[@alanneel2749]

Excellent demo!!

[@turningwiththewoods]

I also look at the shavings. More dust and less shaving means to me time to sharpen.

[@peterlecuyer6204]

Very good video, as a beginner wood turner, I have been struggling a lot with some wet wood ( soft and hard woods) turning lately, also trying to find a good grind profile for my gouges. Looking at this video he's me realizing that maybe my tools are not as sharp as they could be. You mentioned that you return to the grinder when you sense that the tool is starting to get dull, do you grind every time, or do you use a diamond hone to touch up the cutting edge? Thanks for putting out such great content, I don't have anyone in my area that I can apprentice under, so I rely on content like this to help me get started. Cheers from northern Canada.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

I would hone if I shear scrape with gouge or to touch up scraper, but usually for cutting with gouge I just prefer most of the time going to a grinder

[@DustanBadovick]

Nice job

[@chrissimmoms1550]

Will be interesting when you get bowl gouges available.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thanks, it should be easy and fast process as refiner will set all the ground work ahead😀

[@Winterbourne_wood_turning]

That was some groovy body movement near the start of the video Tomislav. Does your wife get you out on the dance floor? Excellent video that doesn't try to advertise a sharpening system or push a grind type, just getting to understand blunt from sharp and the consequences. Thanks again for your contribution to my skill set.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

😅😅 only on our wedding, it not good for eyes🤣 Thanks for watching as always

[@racheldray1057]

I want to buy the refiner but it doesn't look like I can order it yet. Will it be ready soon?

[@johnmonsoniii9970]

I could not help but let out a soft moan of pain as I watched you dull the chisel with the burnisher. Thanks for another excellent video!! Who is in the picture over your shoulder in the opening? Is it a photo or drawing? I like it!! jm

[@larrycresse753]

I always learn from you Super Man. Thank you. Remember to vote for Trump 😂❤

[@eltay3]

The late John Jordan said the best time to sharpen is when everything is going well. In other words, never use dull tools.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Of course, I to totally agree 😀

[@jorisdemoel3821]

Very helpful, but oh those poor tools getting blunted...

[@MikeJohnson-n2j]

Very clear explanation . I have some reservations about the one handled cutting , I can admire the skill but have a problem with the safety aspect . Particularly considering that some audience might not have your levels of skill.

[@rayperrault8316]

You might have listened to what he said about the one handed that he did not recommend for anyone to do that

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Interesting how only on that one stuff you stick on, its for demo purpose and only to show how little of the force and pressure we need to be able to turn successfully. Of course that I don't turn one handed nor do I recommend it to anyone.