Making your own tools

[Mike Wenman]

I was watching some very informative videos on youtube that were done by a gent named Captain Eddie Castelin. Very likeable and personable fellow for sure and in one of his segments, he shows how to make a scraper using a round carbide cutter purchased from Craft Supplies. The part number is 510-4040. I see that they list it for $17 and some change per bit. Seems a bit steep when there are places you can get 10 square ones for just under $29.00. Was curious if any of you know where a person can purchase more of the round ones for a great deal less?

Mike

[David E Keller]

I made a connection with a local machine shop for mine.

I see a lot of recommendations for Enco, but I've never ordered from them. Others will have better info for you.

[Curt Fuller]

http://www.carbidedepot.com/wood-turning.htm

I've been using some of these but they're small..12mm.