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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Forster46, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Jan 31, 2021 at 11:22 AM
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    I bought a Robert Sorby carbide cutter a while back. I tried it yesterday but didn’t like it. I don’t fine it is that sharp. Tool sharpness has always been my problem. I am not good with sharpening my gouges and skews.

    Edit: All of the sharpening kits are quite expensive. I have had better luck using a stationary belt sander.
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    One thing also carbide works better with acrylic, more of Angle. I pointed the handle up more and cut under vs straight on.
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    I’ll have to try this next time.
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2021 at 1:58 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    What shape is it? Think of Carbide as a scraper versus a sharp edge.

    Check this sharpener out. I have one. It's considerably cheaper than a Tormek but it can use the same accessories. The first thing I did when I got it was sharpen all my gouges. You can sharpen almost anything with it.
    https://www.rockler.com/rikon-82-100-8-wet-sharpener
     
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    I like that one. I need to do a lot of research and watch a bunch of YouTube videos to get a better technique. I’m sure most of my problem is lack of skill/technique.
     
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    Cindy Drozda

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    This says it
     
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    The Rikon due to the highest known CFM of the three.
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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    RIKON is on the way.
     
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    Another one inw

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  12. Feb 7, 2021 at 12:27 PM
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    Cut out, segmented end grain board...21"X15"

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    Everyone please make sure your insurance policies are up to date. My buddy lost his shop in a fire yesterday. He’s insured thankfully.

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    Yikes! That bites.
     
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    Wow! Does he know the cause?
     
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    No likes for that...almost happened to my shop in idaho. Was making salt peppermills and some shavings started smoldering hot enought to start smoking like incense burner...luckily i put it out before it got too big
     
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    Probably the refrigerator.
     
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    Oh wow, luckily it was far enough from his house that it didn't burn too.
     
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    :eek:
     
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    Yeah man, sawdust and static electricity can be a big problem too.
     
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