Premium Woodturning Tools Set - 2 USA Made Carbide Turning Tools for Acrylic, Resin & Hybrid Projects (4" Cutters with 8" Handles) - Perfect for Wood Lathe Turning, DIY Crafts & Professional Woodworking Projects

Acrylic/Resin Simple Start Carbide Turning Tool Set of 2 Acrylic, Resin and Hybrid projects have changed the woodturning landscape. Traditional carbide tipped tools did not perform well with these new materials, so we set out to make a solution. The birth of our Acrylic/Resin (AR) tool line came as a result of a lot of trials (and errors), turning all types of man-made and hybrid projects. The goal was to create tools that could be used to turn any of the man-made materials we could find, while giving the turner as much creative artistic ability as possible. A one size fits all approach did not produce the desired results across all the different materials available, including hybrid pieces. A nod back to a few early woodturning techniques with the development of carbide tools used like traditional gouges also proved to be a very successful and great approach. 4" Tools with 8" Handles for turning small Acrylic, Resin or Resin/Wood Hybrid Projects Simple Start size is perfect for Acrylic or Resin Pens or other small items AR SSTH: This turning and hollowing tool harkens back to the traditional gouge and features a round shaft with a round flat top carbide cutter. The classic “riding the bevel” technique, the same used as with a traditional gouge, produces great shear cutting action as opposed to a scraping cut that chips man made materials. This technique is the answer to cutting difficult materials as well as wood so it is the perfect tool for hybrid projects. Adjusting the rotation angle controls the aggressiveness of the shear cut. Plus, it has the added benefit of pointing the “ribbons” or shavings away from you so they do not hit you in the face or wrap around the turning , blocking your view of the tool and project. This tool is ideal for beginners as it is simpler to use and less aggressive than the Simple Shear Cutting Finisher. Ride/Rub the bevel on the workpiece, then raise the handle until it begins to cut. Rotate or roll the tool on the tool rest in the direction you are going to move. Cut slightly above the centerline of the lathe. ½” Round Tool Shaft with 12mm Round Flat Top Carbide Cutter AR SSR: This simple to use tool with a square negative rake cutter on a square shaft is ideal for roughing and making straight lines and flat surfaces. Tool is held flat on the tool rest ⅜” Square Tool Shaft with 11mm Square Negative Rake Carbide Cutter AR SSTH Ride/Rub the bevel on the workpiece, then raise the handle until it begins to cut. Rotate or roll the tool on the tool rest in the direction you are going to move. Cut slightly above the centerline of the lathe. ½” Round Tool Shaft with 12mm Round Flat Top Carbide Cutter Simple to Use This tool is ideal for beginners as it is simpler to use and less aggressive than the Simple Shear Cutting Finisher. AR SSR Tool is held flat on the tool rest ⅜” Square Tool Shaft with 11mm Square Negative Rake Carbide Cutter (search for AR SSR for replacements) Simple to Use This simple to use tool with a square negative rake cutter on a square shaft is ideal for roughing and making straight lines and flat surfaces. Read more A few things to keep in mind when turning Acrylic, Resin or Hybrid wood/resin pieces Turning acrylics takes longer than wood. Shearing cuts proved to be very successful, where scraping cuts were not. Introduce your cutting edge slowly, try not to “stab” the wood as plastics can shatter with this technique. Increase your lathe speed and slow your tool presentation to the blank. Work from the ends inward. Make light cuts to reduce chip outs. Increase your aggressiveness as you get the feel for it. Read more Simple Start 2 Tool Set Simple Start 2 Tool Set Mid Size 2 Tool Set Mid Size 3 Tool Set Full Size 2 Tool Set Intended Use Acrylic/Resin or Wood/Resin Hybrid Pieces Acrylic/Resin or Wood/Resin Hybrid Pieces Acrylic/Resin or Wood/Resin Hybrid Pieces Acrylic/Resin or Wood/Resin Hybrid Pieces Acrylic/Resin or Wood/Resin Hybrid Pieces Tool Length 4" 4" 7" 7" 9.5" Overall Length (Tool + Handle) 12" 12" 19" 19" 26.5" Project Size Pens/Small Ornaments Pens/Small Ornaments Projects 6" in diameter or smaller Projects 6" in diameter or smaller Projects larger than 6" in diameter Carbide Tip Included ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Made in USA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Tools engraved to identify replacement cutter ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Handle 8" Solid Aluminum 8" Solid Aluminum 12" Solid Aluminum Color Coded 8" Solid Aluminum Color Coded 17" Solid Aluminum with Comfortable EPDM Foam Grip Cover Proudly Made in the USA Simple Woodturning Tools are made in America by Harrison Specialties. Read more

Acrylic, Resin and Hybrid projects have changed the woodturning landscape.

Traditional carbide tipped tools did not perform well with these new materials, so we set out to make a solution. The birth of our Acrylic/Resin (AR) tool line came as a result of a lot of trials (and errors), turning all types of man-made and hybrid projects.

AR SSR: 3/8" square solid stainless steel shaft with 11mm square carbide cutter with negative rake angle. This simple to use tool with a square negative rake angle cutter on a square shaft is ideal for roughing and making straight lines and flat surfaces.

AR STH: ½" round solid stainless steel shaft with 12mm round flat top carbide cutter. The classic “riding the bevel” technique, the same used as with a traditional gouge, produces great shear cutting action as opposed to a scraping cut that chips man made materials. This technique is the answer to cutting difficult materials as well as wood so it is the perfect tool for hybrid projects.

Turning acrylics takes longer than wood. Shearing cuts proved to be very successful, where scraping cuts were not.