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Carbide Inserts

Our carbide inserts are manufactured to our specifications at a specific cutting angle and are 80% thicker than the industry standard, enhancing durability and minimising ‘catching’. WIZE TOOLS offers four carbide insert shapes.

W Insert: A versatile all-rounder for roughing, shaping, shear scraping, and hollowing. It excels in shear cutting operations.
Square Inserts: Ideal for machining flat surfaces, shaping, hollowing, fluting, and forming tenons and mortices for 4 jaw chucks.
Round insert: Perfect for shaping and smoothing hollowed surfaces, producing coves, fillets, ogees and hollowing.
V Insert: Features both a sharp pointed and a slightly rounded end. Excellent for detailed work like forming Vee grooves, reeds and necklines.

The seating arrangement allows for changing the orientation of the insert, providing multiple uses for a single insert. The ‘W’ can have rounded or pointed faces, the ‘Square’ can have flat or pointed faces, and the ‘V’ can be oriented to have a slightly rounded or sharp pointed face.

WIZE TOOLS also offers negative rake inserts for turning resins and hard woods.

Why Choose Carbide Insert Woodturning Tools?

Carbide insert woodturning tools are a modern innovation in a market historically dominated by high-speed steel (HSS) tools, whose designs have remained largely unchanged for nearly a century. Traditionally, woodturners faced the challenges of expensive sharpening systems and a steep learning curve. The introduction of carbide inserts has revolutionised the industry, akin to the shift from film to digital photography, despite resistance from some traditionalists.

Carbide tools not only reduce the number of tools needed—doubling the requirement for HSS tools—but also streamline equipment, lower costs, and minimize workspace clutter. They facilitate a more organised environment while enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Key benefits of carbide insert tools include:

Durability: Carbide inserts resist wear, stayig sharper longer than traditional steel tools, resulting in fewer tool changes.
Precision Cutting: Achieve clean, precise cuts with minimal risk of tearing, leading to smoother finishes and less sanding.
Ease of Use: Natural movements eliminate difficult manoeuvring, reducing learning time and preventing catching or snagging.
Cost-Effective: No costly sharpening systems required.
Versatility: Available in various shapes for roughing, finishing, and detailing, allowing for tailored applications.
Consistent Performance: Maintains cutting reliability throughout its lifespan, enhancing project quality.
Low Cutting Resistance: Lower fricition means smoother operation and reduced fatigue during extended use.
Heat Resistance: Carbide withstands higher temperatures, preserving hardness and cutting ability during intensive tasks.

Overall, carbide insert woodturning tools provide greater efficiency, ease of maintenance, and improved results, making them a valuable addition to a woodturner’s toolkit.