All this talk about Carbide Wood Lathe Tools I thought I needed

to try one. Prices are high so i made my own. I used 4140 tool

steel for the shaft. I almost messed up when milling the flat.

The steel started to work hard from the heat of the mill. The

mill made the cut but drilling and taping was tough. Ash handle

with brass ferrule. I have 100's of different carbide tips to try.

I snapped the first tip when I tightened the screw. I then put

a brass washer under the screw and that seemed to fix that

problem. It's not been tested yet. I'll keep you up to date.

 

Edited January 9, 20206 yr by Kevin Beitz
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What is overall length of your tool?

The picture shows 20"...

I want to make one for the round bits next....

Those type of bits usually have straighter sides.  I wonder if that would make them better to ride a bevel for  shear cut?  Nice job making it. 

9 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

Those type of bits usually have straighter sides.  I wonder if that would make them better to ride a bevel for  shear cut?  Nice job making it. 

If it doesn't cut good I have diamond grinding wheels.

I will keep changing the profile until it works good.

I sharpen all my saw blades, chisels, drill bits and all...

While I was waiting for my round carbides to be shipped to

me I made another one to hold square bits.

 

 

 

 

I think I'm done for a while. I still want to make a hollowing hook 

tool. I'm still waiting for my round carbide tip to come before I 

drill and tap the hole on the second one.

 

 

Where did you get the brass for ferrells? How did they work?

 

For hollowing the bend should leave the cutter even with the handle. That is a straight line thru the handle should end up at the cutter. Just in case you needed to know.

Thanks... I did not know that...

 

The ferrells was made from heavy wall 1" brass pipe. 

Pressed fit also smeared with JB-weld.

The cutter rods was also pressed in the wood handle 

and smeared with JB-weld.

 

I can see what your talking about in this image...

I busted the first one. I have a forge outside but the temp is only 22f

and I'm staying in. I used my wood stove for the heating. Forging tool

steel is not easy. Now I need to make the handle.

 

 

 I made my own carbide tool also. I used an old carbide tipped saw blade. I cut off a couple of teeth with a grinder, leaving enough of the steel blade to attach to a handle. Yes it did work, however the angle and size of the tooth limited the use. It was a fun project, but no so successful for me.

5 minutes ago, Ron Altier said:

 I made my own carbide tool also. I used an old carbide tipped saw blade. I cut off a couple of teeth with a grinder, leaving enough of the steel blade to attach to a handle. Yes it did work, however the angle and size of the tooth limited the use. It was a fun project, but no so successful for me.

I read your link or I think it was you. You made a parting tool. Yes?

Yes I made a parting tool, at least it looked like one. I wasn't happy with it.

I'm thinking you should weld a flat on it for the support.  You would constantly be fighting to keep that flat and or level.

I want to try it the way it is first. 

I copied what i seen on the internet so It just might work...

 

 

I admire you tenacity for making your own. 

 

Myself I lack that drive and am ordering one from EWT.  Call me lazy. 

In my lifetime I would like to build one of everything...

Yep... I know... In my dreams....

One more to add to the collection. Still waiting for my carbide

tips to come. I might try making a bowel gouge next.

 

 

This is what I did . Drill the end of the curved portion and get carbide bar stock. Cut off about 1.5 inches and use super glue to mount in the hole.  To change bits just torch the end and glue will release. This will cut faster than oll the Easy tools , you will not believe it.

   Let me know if you want a picture.