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I wanted to make a nice Carbide Insert Wood Turning Tool from exotic wood and Stainless Steel. This was a larger task than I originally thought as drilling and tapping 304 SS was not easy.
Parts list..

There are not a lot of parts needed to make a nice Wood Lathe Tool

1. Description: Nut, Type Compression, Tube Size 3/4 In., Tube Outside Dia. 3/4 In., Thread Size 1-18, Thread Connection, Material of Construction Brass
Purchased: www.zoro.com
Model #: G3942032
Price: $1.53 ea

2. Description: 0.375" T-304 Annealed Stainless Square Rod, Random Length (10"-12")
Purchased: www.onlinemetals.com
Model #: N/A
Price: $ 3.78 ea

3. Description: 11×11 x 2 R50 Carbide Insert 6.5% colbolt
Purchased: eBay Putm-Bruc seller - Drop me a note if you would like to buy some
Model #: N/A
Price: $ 4.95 ea

4. Description: 8-32 Flush Head Stainless Steal screw
Purchased: Denault Hardware
Model #: N/A
Price: $ 0.33 ea

5. Description: Wood ( Wild Almond and Iron Wood )
Purchased: eBay
Model #: N/A
Price: $20 for both

6. Description: Rubber Washer 9.5×17.5×4 mm
Purchased: www.HarborFreight.com
Model #: N/A
Price: $3.99 set

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Great lathe tools. You'll appreciate them more because you made them yourself!!
 

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Bruce, this is a very nice shop-made turning tool. Thanks for the post and all of the sources. Congratulations and welcome to Lumberjocks.

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I made a detailed step by step instruction with over 100 photos on instructables showing how this was made.
I also sell the carbide inserts on eBay if interested..
They are made with the correct amount of cobalt for wood turning..

Bruce
 
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