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Tools Misc

Roman Carbide Forstner Drill Bits

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Meta Description: Carl really likes the new fangled Carbide Forstner bits made by "Roman Carbide" (brand). They drill into end grain EASY and FAST. The big wide openings in the bit easily clear the shavings. The shavings almost jump out of the hole.

https://carlford.us/blog/2023/09/roman-carbide-forstner-drill-bits/

Photo: Roman Carbide Forstner Drill Bits (roman_carbide_bits)

Finally a set of Forstner bits that I can write home about! I have been looking for a GOOD new set of Forstner drill bits at a PRICE I COULD AFFORD for a long time! My old set is way to dull and can not be sharpened. Continue reading Roman Carbide Forstner Drill Bits →

Tools Misc

Good Quality Plywood

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Meta Description: Finding good quality plywood at a reasonable price is not impossible. I use 3/4" "Radiata Pine" plywood in the Northeastern USA.

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/12/good-quality-plywood/
Good Quality Plywood

Finding good quality plywood at a reasonable price is not impossible. But, you do have to look around and be selective. I use 3/4″ “Radiata Pine” plywood in the Northeastern USA. Continue reading Good Quality Plywood →

Tools Misc

Magnets Capture Metal Grinding Dust

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Meta Description: Quick Tip: Super Magnets (Rare Earth Magnets) attached to the wheel guards on my grinder captures the powdery metal grinding dust that is created when I grind my turning tools.

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https://carlford.us/blog/2022/12/magnets-capture-metal-grinding-dust/

Photo: Quick Tip: Super Magnets Capture Metal Grinding Dust (grinder_magnet_00)

I have STRONG Super Magnets (Rare Earth Magnets) attached to the wheel guards on my grinder. The magnets capture the powdery metal grinding dust that is created when I grind my turning tools. See red arrow in above photos. Continue reading Magnets Capture Metal Grinding Dust →

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Silky Landscape Saw

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Meta Description: Quick Tip: Carl recommends a Silky Gomboy 210 Landscape Saw for woodturning. He uses it to cut off the tenon on woodturnings.

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/05/silky-landscape-saw/

Photo: Silky Landscape Saw 1

I often finish the bottoms on my bowls and hollow forms by parting down to a 1″ tenon and then sawing thru the tenon with the LATHE STOPPED! See photo above.

I recommend using a saw designed to cut wet green wood. A saw with big teeth. With lots of “set” in the teeth.

Beware! The lathe MUST BE STOPPED! Do not use anything with teeth with the lathe running! Do not use anything with out tool rest support!
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Center Drill Set

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Meta Description: Carl uses a "Center Drill" to create a starting hole for twist drills when he wants to drill a precise hole. Everyone should own a set of center drills.

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/02/center-drill-set/

Photo: Center Drill Set 1

Twist drills bits may tend to wander when started in metals or hard woods. Thus, I use a “Center Drill” to create a starting hole for twist drills when I want to drill a precise hole.
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