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  • Carter "The Axe" Carbide Woodturning Tools

The “Axe” Carbide Woodturning Tool

$129.95$154.95

The Axe™ replaceable carbide tip woodturning tools are setting a new industry standard in the turning world with better designed handles and construction process. There are three separate cutting designs for these advanced yet simple turning tools with each design available in two tool lengths. A round carbide cutter option for finishing, curves and general purpose work, a square tip tool for roughing and stock removal and a diamond shape cutter for detail work. All three tools are available in a full size length or a mid-size Hybrid length.

Made in the USA, the unique design of these tools feature a 16″ solid Maple handle on the full sized tool or a 13 1/4″ solid cherry handle on the mid-size “hybrid” tool. Different than traditional woodturning tools, the handles utilize flat sides and an angled rear. The taper and flats on the rear of the handle, which are not that different than a wood axe, not only allow for a more comfortable grip, but the design allows the user to determine the tools sheer angle when doing interior cuts that may not be as visible like when turning bowls. Another robust feature of these tools is the carbide cutter attaches to a 5/8″ round stainless steel tool bar which is long enough to be inserted into the handle a full 5” for added strength, balance and long-term durability. (deeper into the handle than any competitive tool) A 1/2″ flat grind has also been machined into the tool bar to provide a secure set on the tool rest. Additionally the stainless steel tool bar has been rounded on both sides of the flat. This feature allows for a smooth transition of the tool to be rotated into a shear cut mode, while providing complete control through the cut. The diamond shaped carbide detailing tool is completely flat on the base as it is not intended to be used at an angle.

Another nice feature of these tools is incorporated into the ferrule of the handle by a designated color to easily identify the tool you are looking to use. A blue ferrule for the square cut tools, a red ferrule for the round cut tools and a gold ferrule is used for the diamond cut tools. This way, at a moment’s the correct tool can be found every time.

By using carbide replaceable cutters no longer will you need to worry about sharpening your turning tools. With 360° of razor-sharp cutting edges available, simply loosen the set screw and rotate the cutter to a new edge when one becomes dull. Additionally the design of the cutters does not require you to “find the bevel” like traditional turning tools. Place the tool onto the rest flat and parallel to the ground, advance the tool slowly into the workpiece, and begin cutting. Tools can cut from left to right, or right to left. Additional carbide cutters can be purchased for each design tool.

  • ROUND: (Red Ferrule) The design of The Axe Round Carbide Cutting Tool is perfect for inside work on bowls, coves, spindle work and smooth finish cuts. The Hybrid tool has a slightly smaller cutter and tool shank.
  • SQUARE: (Blue Ferrule) The Square Carbide Tool comes with two carbide cutters. Both square in shape, one has square sharp corners which is great for flush and side cuts where straightness is required…the other cutter has radiused corners and a slight bevel to the cutting edge for smoothing cuts and general purpose roughing. The Hybrid tool has a slightly smaller cutter and tool shank.
  • DIAMOND: (Gold Ferrule) The Diamond cut tool is perfect for fine detail work in tight areas as well as finishing cuts. The Hybrid has the same size cutter but a smaller tool shank helps with smaller work like pen turning or more difficult smaller spaces.

    FULL SIZE or MID-SIZE HYBRID ?

  • The full size tools are for larger turnings and heavier work for more control. The full size tools have measurements of 24-1/2″ overall length, 8-1/8″ stainless toolbar length and 16-3/8″ Maple handle length.
  • Hybrid Mid-Size Tools have a 1/2″ diameter by 5 3/4″ stainless steel shank, with a 13 1/4″ solid Cherry handle with an overall length of 19″. The shank is set an additional 4″ into the handle instead of 5″ like on the full size tools. This added length is better for balance and sturdiness and deeper into the handle than any competitive tool. The carbide cutters are smaller than the full size tools in the round and square tools (Detail cutter is same size on both full and hybrid size). The Hybrid Mid-Size tools are best for wood turners who want more control for finer detail work, pen turning or turning smaller projects or on a mini lathe. Sometimes, when turning on a mini lathe the larger tools are awkward and feel too long. Plus the hybrid round and square cutters are a bit smaller for smaller detail work.
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    Description

    The Axe™ replaceable carbide tip woodturning tools are setting a new industry standard in the turning world with better designed handles and construction process. There are three separate cutting designs for these advanced yet simple turning tools with each design available in two tool lengths. A round carbide cutter option for finishing, curves and general purpose work, a square tip tool for roughing and stock removal and a diamond shape cutter for detail work. All three tools are available in a full size length or a mid-size Hybrid length.

    Made in the USA, the unique design of these tools feature a 16″ solid Maple handle on the full sized tool or a 13 1/4″ solid cherry handle on the mid-size “hybrid” tool. Different than traditional woodturning tools, the handles utilize flat sides and an angled rear. The taper and flats on the rear of the handle, which are not that different than a wood axe, not only allow for a more comfortable grip, but the design allows the user to determine the tools sheer angle when doing interior cuts that may not be as visible like when turning bowls. Another robust feature of these tools is the carbide cutter attaches to a 5/8″ round stainless steel tool bar which is long enough to be inserted into the handle a full 5” for added strength, balance and long-term durability. (deeper into the handle than any competitive tool) A 1/2″ flat grind has also been machined into the tool bar to provide a secure set on the tool rest. Additionally the stainless steel tool bar has been rounded on both sides of the flat. This feature allows for a smooth transition of the tool to be rotated into a shear cut mode, while providing complete control through the cut. The diamond shaped carbide detailing tool is completely flat on the base as it is not intended to be used at an angle.

    Another nice feature of these tools is incorporated into the ferrule of the handle by a designated color to easily identify the tool you are looking to use. A blue ferrule for the square cut tools, a red ferrule for the round cut tools and a gold ferrule is used for the diamond cut tools. This way, at a moment’s the correct tool can be found every time.

    By using carbide replaceable cutters no longer will you need to worry about sharpening your turning tools. With 360° of razor-sharp cutting edges available, simply loosen the set screw and rotate the cutter to a new edge when one becomes dull. Additionally the design of the cutters does not require you to “find the bevel” like traditional turning tools. Place the tool onto the rest flat and parallel to the ground, advance the tool slowly into the workpiece, and begin cutting. Tools can cut from left to right, or right to left. Additional carbide cutters can be purchased for each design tool.

  • ROUND: (Red Ferrule) The design of The Axe Round Carbide Cutting Tool is perfect for inside work on bowls, coves, spindle work and smooth finish cuts. The Hybrid tool has a slightly smaller cutter and tool shank.
  • SQUARE: (Blue Ferrule) The Square Carbide Tool comes with two carbide cutters. Both square in shape, one has square sharp corners which is great for flush and side cuts where straightness is required…the other cutter has radiused corners and a slight bevel to the cutting edge for smoothing cuts and general purpose roughing. The Hybrid tool has a slightly smaller cutter and tool shank.
  • DIAMOND: (Gold Ferrule) The Diamond cut tool is perfect for fine detail work in tight areas as well as finishing cuts. The Hybrid has the same size cutter but a smaller tool shank helps with smaller work like pen turning or more difficult smaller spaces.

    FULL SIZE or MID-SIZE HYBRID ?

  • The full size tools are for larger turnings and heavier work for more control. The full size tools have measurements of 24-1/2″ overall length, 8-1/8″ stainless toolbar length and 16-3/8″ Maple handle length.
  • Hybrid Mid-Size Tools have a 1/2″ diameter by 5 3/4″ stainless steel shank, with a 13 1/4″ solid Cherry handle with an overall length of 19″. The shank is set an additional 4″ into the handle instead of 5″ like on the full size tools. This added length is better for balance and sturdiness and deeper into the handle than any competitive tool. The carbide cutters are smaller than the full size tools in the round and square tools (Detail cutter is same size on both full and hybrid size). The Hybrid Mid-Size tools are best for wood turners who want more control for finer detail work, pen turning or turning smaller projects or on a mini lathe. Sometimes, when turning on a mini lathe the larger tools are awkward and feel too long. Plus the hybrid round and square cutters are a bit smaller for smaller detail work.
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    Choose Type of Tool

    Square Carbide Cutter, Round Carbide Cutter, Diamond Carbide Cutter

    Choose Length of Tool

    Mid-Size, Full Size

    Brand

    Carter

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