Overview
This Round Carbide Mini Turning Tool from Rockler features a replaceable and rotatable cutter that eliminates the hassle and downtime of sharpening.
- Simply rotate the carbide cutter for a fresh, sharp edge, and replace it once all available edges have grown dull.
- The solid carbide cutter also stays sharp for longer when compared with steel, giving you a much longer useful life.
- Shaft features a flattened back for stability when using the tool rest.
- The handles are made of solid ash encased with a thick, molded rubber end for an enhanced grip and reduced fatigue.
Features:
- Ideal for giving you a smooth finish on curved, concave surfaces and for general turning applications.
- Total overall length of Mini Turning Tool is approximately 13-1/2".
- Diameter of the round cutter is just under 1/2".
- Ash handles are 9-1/2" long from the butt of the handle to the top of the stainless steel ferrule.
- Length of the shaft is approximately 4".
- Ash handles feature molded rubber for a secure, effortless grip and excellent ergonomics.
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Would this work well for hollowing our smaller bowls? I know it would probably not be the best for larger, deeper projects, but maybe 8inch wide by 4 inch deep bowls? I would assume it would be no problem. Thanks!
BEST ANSWER: For smaller bowls this is good for hollowing
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4.8 / 5.0
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I bought this chisel because I...
I bought this chisel because I frankly don't have a gift for sharpening, and my cheap chisels constantly needed it. So I wanted to invest in my first real turning tool, and the promise of something that stayed sharp excited me. The guy at the Rockler store showed me a $200 set of chisels and said "Those are great. I have them. But I never use them since I bought this carbide one." I know why! It's so easy to use and control, and I've turned lots sorts of stuff in the last couple weeks mostly bowls and it's as sharp now as when I bought it. I think I'll have to get a flat one for scraping and flattening, but with some patience even the round one does a great job. I like turning because it's relaxing, but it wasn't relaxing when I was struggling so bad with my other chisels. This one makes me enjoy it again in a big way.
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January 1, 2013
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Great finishing tool.
Believe it or not ,you can get a great shear cut with this tool. You can also get some cool design work done on your smaller items such as Pens. I'm glad I bought it.
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I found this tool to be of high quality, It has preformed with excellent results. I would recommend it to any woodturner.
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Awesome tool
I've used this for over a thousand pens and still haven't had to replace the carbide. Do yourself a favor and get a good diamond sharpener like the credit card size. Use it often and the carbide will stay sharp for a long time. Just touch it up after having turned the carbide through its full revolution.
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Need to check torque on holding screw. Mine came loose and damaged the carbide.
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Love this
I've been using this tool for the past few weeks and absolutely love it! it makes quick work of hard woods and acrylics. The edge cuts like butter. I would definitely recommend this to anyone
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Great tool for turning Pens
Easy to use and stays sharp. Have already turned about 50 Pens with this and still as sharp as when I purchased it Solidly built and should last a lifetime. I would definitely recommend this tool.
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Sharpest tool in my shed
I purchased my original tool set from Harbor Freight and it claimed to be sharp out of the box. After the difficulty of turning my first peice i stopped by Rockler and picked up this tool. The difference in quality and ability to do its job dropped my jaw to the floor. This is a fantastic tool. 10/10 would buy more.
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Perfect size
Perfect, just the right size for turning smaller items, very pleased with this purchase
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Great
Fantastic for small bowls and bottle stoppers and pens.
Only brand I'll buy from now on.
Only brand I'll buy from now on.
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