Carbide lathe chisels...

[bluntchisel]

Hi, Guys,

Have been given some Axminster vouchers to spend on tools. As I can't sharpen a chisel to save my life I thought Id buy one that uses those square, round and triangular carbide tips (I can bin them once blunted). Can't see them on my Axminster site so don't know if they even stock them yet. And another thought occurred to me - with Axminster's go-it-alone attitude when it comes to sizing will bits by other suppliers even fit them?
I welcome any suggestions, chaps!

Bob.

 

[rayf6604]

Carbide bits are the easiest thing to sharpen. All you need is a diamond coated card and some lapping fluid, or spittle, and place it top side down and rub for a few seconds, hey presto sharp Carbide bit

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[Buckeye]

If you are able to make your own tools then you can buy the carbide tips from a seller on eBay called AZcarbide.

There was an English bloke on eBay selling carbide tools he made himself, but I can't remember his name, might be worth a look.

I know none of that is from Axminster, but you could always get something else from them.

Peter

 

[21William]

Carbide tools work well and last ages before they dull. If you buy them from the right places the inserts only cost £4 or £5 a piece

 

[bluntchisel]

Thanks for all that info, guys. I remember a couple of years back when Lord Woody made some of us carbide chisels, and I used mine until the screw thread gave out. I liked the tips because there was no sharpening to do. However, in view of Ray's remarks I'll certainly attempt to put an edge back on the tips in future!

Bob.

 

[Woody]

They are so easy to sharpen Bob even my grandkids do them just lay them flat on your diamond stone with a bit of body fluid and a few rubs up and down job done it is that easy mate give it a go

 

[bluntchisel]

Thanks, Woody - I guess your grandkids have had a better tutor than I had. Or is it Alzheimer's? LOL!

Bob.

 

[Themackay]

This is where I bought mine from

http://ukwoodcraftandcarbidechisels.co.uk/

 

[Buckeye]

This is where I bought mine from

http://ukwoodcraftandcarbidechisels.co.uk/

That's the one from eBay I was thinking of, his replacement cutters are a very good price.

Peter

 

[Penpal]

Advice and locations provided solve your situation a good friend showed me an alternate method of freehand sharpening I like and use for some chisels perhaps membership of a club could help you as well. Using the carbide tools require different methods on a pen rest another learning curve.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Seen some dodgy way to sharpen them on you tube.

 

[Woody]

Thanks, Woody - I guess your grandkids have had a better tutor than I had. Or is it Alzheimer's? LOL!

Bob.

Honest Bob you will have sucsess

 

[bluntchisel]

Great info from all - many thanks!

Bob.

 

[bigbob]

Hi Bob I buy my carbide tools of ukwoodcraft too he is good to deal with and quick at posting out. You could buy a sharpening jig for the rest of your chisels with your axminster voucher

For sharpening carbide :-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZzjPbTTyYc

 

[wm460]

Here is a rather dodgy way to sharpen your inserts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcB5edQuOXQ

 

[bluntchisel]

Hello, Bob,

Thanks for the reference, and the link to the video.

And as for buying sharpening jigs: Two years ago I bought the latest Tormek + all the accessories, which cost me around £400. I thought this was gonna be the gateway to smoking pleasure as far as chisel sharpening was concerned. Six months later I'd worn a valley in the stone that is as deep as the Grand Canyon! Since then I've tried other methods without any real success, and now make do with the edge I can get from my bench grinder. It's probably true that I could perform a lobotomy more easily than I can sharpen anything! LOL!

Bob.

 

[bluntchisel]

Hi, Mark,

Many thanks for that vid - it's another way of doing it - just don't let your finger come into contact with that whizzing blade, LOL!

Bob.

 

[Grump]

Well Bob there you have it init?
First video took a long boring way to tell you what has already been said.
Second video, you need to sharpen your wits before attempting it, what a tosser init?
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!!!!

I would ask the mods to remove it before somebody gets the idea that because they saw it here it's OK to go ahead with it init?

 

[bluntchisel]

Good point, Brian. No fingers = no more pen-making, right?

Bob.

 

[wm460]

Aprt from fingers, wonder how many diamond plates he wears out?