Understanding Carbide Cutters

Tungsten Turning Tool Set - Midi Set of 4
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Tungsten Turning Tool Set of 4 - Standard
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Andrew Potocnik looks at Torquata's affordable Tungsten Carbide Turning Tools as an option to his preference for standard, time-honoured gouges and scrapers. Watch the video to find out the benefits of these tools and how they compliment your woodturning.

About the Tools

The carbide tip on these tools are massive advantage to your woodturning. They make for easy starting and remove the need to sharpen. They stay sharp for longer. When you need to you can replace the tip.
The square shank means that you can hold the tool dead flat on the tool rest greatly improving your safety and accuracy.
This kit includes a boxed set of all 4 Torquata Midi Carbide Turning Tools.
Detailer - Diamond Tip
Finisher - Round Tip
Rougher - Square Tip
Rougher - Square Tip (Radiused)
Detailers are designed for small intricate work. The diamond shaped tip allows for getting into those tight places.
The round cutter on the finisher is designed for use inside curves and for finish turning.
The square cutter of the rougher is designed for rough shaping and outside curves. There is also an option of a radiused cutter. Radiused square cutters bulge out slightly on the flat sides, this makes them more effective at smoothing cuts.