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| So, I am thinking of adding a small lather to the tool bench . I have never used one so I am going to go with a cheaper one . I don't make that many bats and I feel like as long as the wood is spinning I can achieve what I need. BUT , I do want to get some half decent cutting tools . I don't want to get a generic 5 piece set unless I will use/need all of them . Can anyone suggest the cutting tools that will get me started in making up some basic top water shapes ? THANKS |
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Location: Money, PA | I have a small Fox Lathe and all kinds of tools for turning wood on a lathe that I'd be willing to sell pretty cheap if you're interested.
Edited by ShutUpNFish 3/13/2014 11:34 AM
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Location: WI | I've got a jet mini lathe. Very nice for the price. I would suggest one or two carbide tools. Much much less sharpening and no need for special equipment for sharpening. You can get away with a roughing gouge and finger nail gouge if your only looking to make baits. Check woodworkers depot or woodcraft.
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Paul, shoot I just ordered one . But , what are you asking ? I have a buddy that may be interested .
Andy thanks for the info , that's what I was looking for , I just want a few good knives or chisels . |
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| I would buy the carbide tipped where you can change the tips. I have a set of steel tools and I sharpen them quite often. Carbide is expensive but well worth the money and I think you could get by with two tools. I use a water wheel and leather to sharpen my tools but the cutting edge don't last all that long. |
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Location: WI | Kens Right. You need a slow grinder or water wheel to sharpen and must do it every two or three lures. The carbide tools have replacement tips that last a long time. The carbide can be rotated to keep a sharp edge. Eventually you replace the tip which is very reasonable. I will not go back to standard tools. |
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| Thanks men . |
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