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Coring systems

robo hippy said:
Tymur, I have not seen those particular carbide cutters. If I was to use them, I would go with the cutters from Mike Hunter. He is a member of the AAW and a commenter here, and people do speak highly of his products. None better. However, I do not use carbide tools. Just can't see buying some thing that will wear out and then you throw it away. I do use the Big Ugly tool which has a tantung cutting surface. It is good for about half a day's turning and then touch it up. It is not as fine of a tool edge as the micro grain carbides, but it is simple to resharpen.

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Robo hippy, I watched your video from 10 years ago and followed the link to Arch Cutting Tools, but I couldn't find any similar tools there. It’s a pity you don't record new videos. I recently wrote to you about this — I believe many people would truly appreciate your experience. Thank you.)
 
While it is true that you can resharpen the flat cutters, the cupped ones can not be resharpened. John Lucas tried it and the edges chipped. I would only be using the cupped ones for the work I do. They never go get back to "factory sharp", This may be in part because most don't have fine enough diamond plates. For my flatwork tools, I do have diamond plates up to 8000 grit. I don't think they make them finer than that.

robo hippy
 
Robust web page says they are starting to manufacture their own coring system. Looks like it may be using Mike Hunter type cutters . Another option is always good!
 
I am guessing here, but the Oneway system is rock solid out to the biggest core you can take. The Woodcut has a little bit of vibration to it. You do need to have the tailstock on the lathe to use it with the Woodcut.

robo hippy
 
Well I had no detectable vibration with the Woodcut and It is the easiest of the three to use but it was limited (the one I had anyway) by being attached to the tail stock. The Oneway is a lot ore versatile than it has been given credit for and can do more than just the same shaped bowls plus is rock steady and now with the Korpro it is just a great easy to use tool.
 
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