Turning Chisels
C.W.Stivison
>Just getting ready to buy my first lathe. It will be a small Jet. Is it better buy carbide tipped chisels or HSS chisels.
Turning Chisels
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Bob Fawcett
>Most all of the lathe tools available these days are made of HSS. This gives a good balance between durability and sharpening ability.
One of the first things you will need to learn is how to sharpen turning tools.
Post your questions on the turning board and you will get plenty of answers.
Look to the left, 3rd one down under messageboards.