@Jim from Easy Wood Tools provided this article just published in the American Association of Woodturners "Woodturning Fundamentals" August issue. It is co-authored by Chris Caliendo from Easy Wood Tools.

 

What is Negative Rake by Chris Caliendo.pdf

 

The publication also has an extensive compare/contrast article on carbide turning tools- including Easy Wood Tools. 

Thanks Lew!

Very informative, think I’m gonna print that one and post it in the shop.

Here is another interesting article from the same issue

American Woodturner WF0903-2020Carbide Tools History.pdf

1 hour ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said:

Here is another interesting article from the same issue

American Woodturner WF0903-2020Carbide Tools History.pdf 325.51 kB · 4 downloads

Thanks!!

It seems from the first article, that the carbide tools are basically scrapers however, they can be rather aggressive.  Got to get busy and play with this new set that I was so graciously given.  I did try the rougher for a few minutes and I like it, but I will be testing each soon.  Thank you for the articles, Jim and Lew.  This is good information.

 

Also, thanks for the second article. I was considering trying tips from another company to see how they compared, but after reading the second article, I think I will stay with the company who made the tools as their tips should fit perfectly each time.  Will be investigating more as I think I need to have a supply of cutters on hand for this Christmas season.  I have lots of turning lined up.  Thanks, again, Jim for posting this neat information.  

Edited August 29, 20205 yr by FlGatorwood

On 8/28/2020 at 9:44 PM, FlGatorwood said:

Thanks, again, Jim for posting this neat information.  

You are very welcome sir...   Hoping you will find it useful.

 

Cheers