HOW TO video posted for using this website and our Cross Reference chart!
TO my woodturning community and customers! Please watch this video if you are having any questions about which insert fits which tool. It’s a little impromtu but is very informative.There are new tools coming on the market all the...
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Press release!
For immediate release! AZ Carbide are extremely pleased to announce that as from February 1st 2019 UK based craft and woodworking supply company, Craft Supplies / Turners Retreat will be the worldwide distributors (except USA & Canada of AZ Carbide products...
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Advantages of Round Carbide Inserts
In our ongoing efforts to introduce and inform newcomers to woodturning we are going to discuss a few basic principles related to the different shaped carbide inserts for woodturning projects. Although this entry may read much like our recent...
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The advantage of square carbide inserts for woodturning.
In our ongoing efforts to introduce and inform newcomers to woodturning we are going to discuss a few basic principles related to the different shaped carbide inserts for woodturning projects. Square carbide inserts have a specific use on the...
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Carbide inserts versus wood lathe Chisels
Every hobby, sport and past time has it’s share of debates which help drive competition and innovation in that specific arena which in turn gives it life. Luthiers argue over whether a Taylor or Martin may sound better, but...
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Why Carbide tools?
Why Carbide tools? Carbide tools have been a controversy since they were introduced. Old-timers slam them as they don’t teach you how to turn with traditional tools. Trout fishing has long had this conversation regarding fly fishing and using...
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Woodturning technology and what it means
Here’s a lofty one for those Philosophical turners:) Woodturning is considered by most turners to be an art form, and a cathartic one at that. It’s a fantastic way to kill time (before or after retirement), and excellent medium...
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How to choose a lathe
Well, the lathe is obviously my favorite tool. It’s my passion and it happens to be the oldest “power tool” on the planet. I’ve used, purchased and sold many lathes throughout the years. When most beginners consider purchasing...
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AZ Carbide in the Press
We are excited and honored to have a writeup in The new issue of WoodTurning Magazine. It comes out later this month in print and online. Sneak Peak: they love our inserts and Hogger Hollowing tools! We’ll announce it...
Read moreAZ Carbide’s ongoing series of Tips and Tricks for woodturning woodturners!
There are an endless stream of tips and tricks for woodturning online. AZ Carbide will make an attempt to weed through and catalogue some of the most important issues we encounter and address/ share them here time from time...
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