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"No one type of steel is better than all the others". I'm surprised you claim this if M42 is the clear winner on your comparison chart. A great informative video. Thank you.
Could you make the comparison chart available? It would also be helpful to know which steel is used by which manufacturers. Thanks for the excellent concise summary of steels.
We just added the chart to Pinterest. The name of the image is "Comparing Woodturning Tool Steels Chart from Craft Supplies USA". We also added a filter on our website to compare specific tool steels. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the info. Based on the video, why buy anything other that M42? Why are other metals still used if M42 is pretty much tops at everything? Thanks.
Good point. The largest selection of tools is in M2 HSS, but M42 is starting to catch on. Check out Henry Taylors new line of M42. www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/129/6894/Henry-Taylor-M42-Stay-Sharp-Bowl-Gouge
M42 steel is the clear winner. The graphic in this video were likely lifted from readily available graphics online. What the video does not address is M42 steel sourced offshore does not test to the same standards as US-made M42 steel. Beware statements like “American manufactured”, which is often misleading, unless the statement includes “of US materials”. And as for “the best money can buy”, that depends entirely upon the opinion of the person shelling out the money. For my money, I much prefer D-Way’s tools of US-sourced steel.
Based on the current prices of the Kryo tools and the M42 tools, their pricing is backwards. Kryo are cheaper and give you almost as good performance for about 25-30 percent less money. That being said the video is still very informative. Thanks.
He is incorrect, I’m pretty deep into the weeds about heat treatment and I can tell you that no matter the heat treatment m2 can’t give you the same performance as m42. However proper heat treatment is very very critical and a cryogenic treatment gives you at best 5-10% better properties. Not double.
Very good video thank you. I use CBN grinding wheels and I am told to only use HSS on CBN. Having said that, I was given a spindle gouge and have no idea if it’s HSS or not. How can I tell without using it on my CBN wheels?
What's the brand of the tool? If you don't have a name brand tool, you can test it on a regular grinding wheel. If the tool creates a mild amount of sparks, then it's HSS. If it sparks excessively, then it's most likely carbon steel (which cannot be used with a CBN).
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"No one type of steel is better than all the others". I'm surprised you claim this if M42 is the clear winner on your comparison chart. A great informative video. Thank you.
My favourite woodturning tools are definitely "Hamlet" ones ,made in Sheffield ,England ..
This was a well-needed demonstration video... It helps me a lot... Thanks...
You're very welcome.
Try Thompson lathe tools 10V steel better price for the kind steel you get, or M42 from D-way tools.
The M42 Steel is best sharpened using a fine CBN wheel. I have found that 180 grit works well but a 350 grit is much better.
Could you make the comparison chart available? It would also be helpful to know which steel is used by which manufacturers.
Thanks for the excellent concise summary of steels.
We just added the chart to Pinterest. The name of the image is "Comparing Woodturning Tool Steels Chart from Craft Supplies USA". We also added a filter on our website to compare specific tool steels. Thanks for the comment.
We also added a table of contents in the description to help with quick navigation.
Nice and thank you for helping
Thank you, very well done allowing the turner to decided based on the given facts.
Thanks. Hopefully it helped :)
Very informative, thank you for sharing!
Thompson tools are PM steel but is cryogenic treated so is the best money can buy. Plus they engrave whatever you want in the handle!
Good selection of cutters. Good luck!!!
I need m42 wood turning set. where can I buy?
axminster!
Thanks for the info.
Based on the video, why buy anything other that M42? Why are other metals still used if M42 is pretty much tops at everything?
Thanks.
Good point. The largest selection of tools is in M2 HSS, but M42 is starting to catch on. Check out Henry Taylors new line of M42. www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/129/6894/Henry-Taylor-M42-Stay-Sharp-Bowl-Gouge
i use m42 they are really good ;)
Great choice!
Thanks!
M42 steel is the clear winner. The graphic in this video were likely lifted from readily available graphics online. What the video does not address is M42 steel sourced offshore does not test to the same standards as US-made M42 steel. Beware statements like “American manufactured”, which is often misleading, unless the statement includes “of US materials”. And as for “the best money can buy”, that depends entirely upon the opinion of the person shelling out the money. For my money, I much prefer D-Way’s tools of US-sourced steel.
Gracias, información muy muy útil
Based on the current prices of the Kryo tools and the M42 tools, their pricing is backwards. Kryo are cheaper and give you almost as good performance for about 25-30 percent less money. That being said the video is still very informative. Thanks.
He is incorrect, I’m pretty deep into the weeds about heat treatment and I can tell you that no matter the heat treatment m2 can’t give you the same performance as m42. However proper heat treatment is very very critical and a cryogenic treatment gives you at best 5-10% better properties. Not double.
Very good video thank you. I use CBN grinding wheels and I am told to only use HSS on CBN. Having said that, I was given a spindle gouge and have no idea if it’s HSS or not. How can I tell without using it on my CBN wheels?
What's the brand of the tool? If you don't have a name brand tool, you can test it on a regular grinding wheel. If the tool creates a mild amount of sparks, then it's HSS. If it sparks excessively, then it's most likely carbon steel (which cannot be used with a CBN).
The big deal is when the tool has been ground away and you have to buy another one
grazie 👍
Is there delivery to iraq ?
Hamen tools ki jarurat hai kya mil sakta hai
where did you bought de hamlet chissels??
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M42 is seemingly the best :0
Not sure how accurate this is today
Hey A6,
It is still fairly accurate, with the only new steel for woodturning tools being the M42 Cryo.
I mean M42 is the clear winner no...