EZ tool construction part 1

Construction of an EZ tool on the idea of Capn Eddie

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[dbzmom]

DO you have another video yet?? My husband needs to make me some of these. lol

[maxime41418]

@dbzmom sorry I don't, but i will try to shoot it at work.

I do have two like that one square and one round.

You can as well check this link :

seach on youtube for :

capneddie e-z-tool.avi

Max

[maxime41418]

It just came up like that, I didn't want to go to far, so 8 is ok if I want to gain some more. However I did purchase somem flat cutters that fit the job better, they allow a smoother control of the cut.

[maxime41418]

I know that the sound is crap... I will do better on the next one ...sorry

[kenny474]

@freewoodencrosses

One thing to remember, is that you will normally need to buy bulk to get them at a cost similar to mine. likely 20-25 cutters or more. So, unless you want to buy a lot, Captain Eddie is the way to go.

I think he's about $20-25 for 3 inserts, which is a good deal for high-end German carbide. And the Captain does carry top-line carbide.

He will also sell you a bar pre-made and ready for a handle at a price you won't believe! Really good deals and really good product.

[kenny474]

do a google search for them. Many machine shop supply houses sell them for short money.

Or, just buy them from Captain Eddie Castelin at eddiecastelin * com

He does charge more than $3, but not much, and they are WAY cheaper than woodworking suppliers.

My father is a machinist and is very good friends with the owner of the company, and such he will order cutters for me at his price, which is deeply discounted due to the amount he orders.

[freewoodencrosses]

@kenny474 Where did you get your cutters for $3 each? I am looking to make one of these .

Thanks and God bless

Dennis

[kenny474]

Good job on being creative and making your own tooling, I love to see other making their own tools!

You see what it costs to make, if we stop paying the $80 and up for mass-produced carbide tools, the prices will come down!

Also, order inserts fro Capt. Eddie or a machine supply company. Paying $20+ is highway robbery! Woodworking suppliers have been sticking it to us on these inserts for too long!

I pay around $3 per cutter for 3/8" rounds, and $3.50-$3.75 for 1/2" rounds Same for squares.

[kenny474]

I have made several of these bars myself, though most of mine are round. As I mention below, I prefer the dished ("chip-breaker") style inserts for their ability to cut, rather than scrape.

One more thing I do to improve the tool, I lap the area where the cutter sits dead flat with a piece of wet/dry sandpaper on granite or precision-ground steel. I start with 180-320, and go to 600grit. It gives the cutter a better bedding area, which leads to smoother cuts and no chatter.

[kenny474]

The "dished" cutters actually give a better, cleaner cut. Yes, they require more finesse and control than a flat cutter, but leave a smoother surface. Learn to use it!

The flat-top inserts use more of a scraping or shear-scraping action (depending on angle of attack), where the dished inserts cut. And one thing to remember, is cuts are always cleaner and better than scrapes!

Also, use round bar. Much easier to adjust the cut, as you simply roll the bar a bit.

[dozukime]

why did you change the angle to 8 ?