€ 79,00
If you don’t like turning, you’re not using the right turning tool!
Loops made of tungsten carbide are the solution. Tungsten carbide is the second-hardest material in the world. It’s almost as hard as diamond. Cutting loops made from this material show virtually no wear. Tungsten carbide isn’t a metal but a compound of tungsten and carbon. It’s extremely sharp and only becomes slightly dull after years of use (but you can sharpen them). They’re virtually indestructible unless you drop them or hit them hard against something. They’re hard but brittle, so you do need to handle them with care.
Ergonomic handles crafted by a Flemish woodturner with nearly 100 years of expertise
Assembly by Mariasteen vzw, a social enterprise specializing in metalworking
Durable, high-quality, and neatly finished with the SOGO logo. Available in soft pastel shades (pink, green, and blue) or an elegant black version.
How should I use the tools?
Tungsten carbide is so sharp that it takes some getting used to.
A few tips:
– Use leather-hard clay (it can be slightly harder as well). Clay that’s too soft causes “chattering”—small indentations in the clay that add texture to the surface. Nice, but not always desirable!
– Grip the tool very firmly, with your index finger on the brass or even all the way down to the base of the turning loop itself.
– Reduce the turning speed if you lose control.
– Stabilize your hands. If possible, use the fingers of your other hand to help control the tool.
– Work at an angle of ±45° and adjust the angle slightly if you start to get nicks.
