Paul39
3rd September 2012, 05:11 AM
I stumbled upon this: Big Guy Productions - Fall Blowout Sale Now until October 1, 2012 (http://eddiecastelin.com/fall_blowout_sale)
Has anyone tried them?
I use my Ci0 Easy Finisher as a bowl hollowing tool. I sharpen the "never needs sharpening" bit by removing it and placing it flat side down on a 600 grit diamond paddle sharpener.
I scoot it around in circles and up and down the length with light pressure with my forefinger, removing the bit and tapping the sharpener up side down against the bench from time to time to knock off any grindings.
When I see a little shine around the perimeter of the bit, I stop and mount it back.
I have given the mounted bit a few swipes on the sharpener, but taking it off makes it more even on the whole top.
The sharpening does make a significant difference, with a cleaner cut and the speed of cutting. That tool will hog out a bowl very quickly.
It works best on hard, dry, abrasive timber.
Even though I got it barely used at 1/3 off, I had misgivings after I got it home and tried it. It is the most I have ever spent for a lathe tool. Over time with use it does earn its keep with the speed it hogs out a big bowl.
As stated elsewhere, it is a scraper, and I get smoother final finishing cuts with a heavy, thick, high speed or carbon steel scraper with a burr on top.
That very sharp edge only lasts one swipe across the inside or outside of the bowl.
Has anyone tried them?
I use my Ci0 Easy Finisher as a bowl hollowing tool. I sharpen the "never needs sharpening" bit by removing it and placing it flat side down on a 600 grit diamond paddle sharpener.
I scoot it around in circles and up and down the length with light pressure with my forefinger, removing the bit and tapping the sharpener up side down against the bench from time to time to knock off any grindings.
When I see a little shine around the perimeter of the bit, I stop and mount it back.
I have given the mounted bit a few swipes on the sharpener, but taking it off makes it more even on the whole top.
The sharpening does make a significant difference, with a cleaner cut and the speed of cutting. That tool will hog out a bowl very quickly.
It works best on hard, dry, abrasive timber.
Even though I got it barely used at 1/3 off, I had misgivings after I got it home and tried it. It is the most I have ever spent for a lathe tool. Over time with use it does earn its keep with the speed it hogs out a big bowl.
As stated elsewhere, it is a scraper, and I get smoother final finishing cuts with a heavy, thick, high speed or carbon steel scraper with a burr on top.
That very sharp edge only lasts one swipe across the inside or outside of the bowl.