Chisels

[George Sanders]

I have had an old Craftsman lathe for a long time and only had 4 Craftsman carbide tipped chisels. These were ok until I tried sharpening them. What a chore. I always wanted some older HSS chisels and yesterday I got some at a sale for $25. They are Buck Brothers and they seem to be pretty old. Now I just need to sharpen them up and start turning something. :)
Pic is over in Neanderthal Haven under pawnshop shavers.

[curtis rosche]

what was wrong with the carbide chisels?
it looks like you got a good set of chisels to start with. now you just need a bowl gouge

[George Sanders]

I only had four carbide chisels. I don't like trying to sharpen them either. I have a low speed water wheel and it doesn't do much for them. I like the assortment of the "new" set much better and they are heftier than the Craftsmans.

[Ryan Baker]

For sharpening the carbide tools, you should get one of the green bench grinder wheels designed for carbide.