59 minutes ago, Dadio said:

How do you sharpen Carbide tools, send them out?

You don't....   just buy a new tip.  They last a long time before needing replacement.

I'm going to give a little different advice. The first bowl gouge I bought was a Thompson because I asked for advice and was told they are the best. I agree, they are the best HSS tool or very near the top. As they are a premium tool they go for a premium price. Because I didn't understand about sharpening that gouge lasted me about six months, a tool that should last an amateur 3, 4, or even 5 years. I simply ground it away. I then bought a cheap set of Benjamin best bowl gouges and figured out sharpening on those. Now, nearly all of my HSS tools are Thompsons although I really like my Glenn Lucas signature tools as well. Learn to sharpen on cheaper steel and then invest in quality tools. Another reason is that you don't know where this lathe will lead you. You may think you want to turn bowls but find you like spindle work better, or hollow forms, or who knows? Why invest in expensive bowl gouges when you need spindle gouges? Or, vice versa. I don't use a lot of carbide tools but I like them for hollowing and for material that isn't wood like resin and corian. Easy wood tools are the best available when it comes to carbide, the fit and finish are impeccable on them.

 

Steve

Steve my experience may be the opposite of yours. I did not sharpen enough and still have all those cheap Harbor Freight and mini Benjamins. I was able to get some good tools not long after I started turning and did not do much turning to start so maybe that is the reason they lasted. Only recently have I started to sharpen often the way I should.

If I had a lathe like that I would think I was dead and gone to heaven.  LOL

I’m hanging out with the wrong crowd. 

 

1400?????

 

:faint:

 

the bills would still be mid-air by the time that was in my truck. 

 

Sigh. 

 

Ill get a full-size lathe someday....

On 10/12/2018 at 8:48 AM, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said:

Then when you are ready to try some carbide tools....  well....   let's talk!  

Yes sir, the man has spoken. WORD!

On 10/12/2018 at 11:25 AM, Steve Krumanaker said:

Easy wood tools are the best available when it comes to carbide, the fit and finish are impeccable on them.

Amen brother!

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools

I truly appreciate everyone’s advice and recommendations. They are all helpful for me as they will assist me in making decisions that fit me best. I have the tools from my SS so I am going to use those to practice sharpening and turning and then start adding better steel as time goes by. @Jim from Easy Wood Tools I am sure I will add carbide to my arsenal as well so we will have to chat and i am happy to see the hearty endorsement of your product. I have ordered the wolverine sharpening jig and it arives today. I still have to get my 220 Ron so hopefully it is not much longer before I am throwing chips. 😁