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I've made a couple carbide tipped tools, so I thought I'd capture some details for folks who might want to venture down the same path as I have ... Introduction Carbide is common for cutting materials, because it can keep shaper longer. These have long been part of metal milling/lathing...

Hi, folks. First post. Hope it's in the right place!! I've recently inherited a Prazimat DLZ 180x450. It seems to be a spectacularly good lathe for a hobby-ist. I've just spent a few weeks cleaning it up and appears to be in very good condition. I'm determined to learn how to use it...

Czeck Edge sells nice marking knives and scratch awls and other stuff. You can buy completed or as a kit and make your own handle. I made my own handle for the medium blade. The handle is some wacky ash I got from clthayer here. I'm absolutely sure, that my not having this marking knife...