Turning Tools

MINI, MIDI, MAXI Carbide Black Inserts / Cutters

These inserts are versatile and suitable for a wide range of wood and composite material turning applications, from roughing to fine finishing. Each insert is precision-ground and polished, ensuring high performance and extended tool life.

 - W Inserts: Feature three large radius edges and three corner point cutting edges, ideal for roughing, shaping, and finishing tasks.

 -  V Inserts: Designed with one 3mm radius corner, one 0.8mm radius corner, and four straight cutting edges, making them suitable for detailed work.

 - S Inserts: Offer four straight edges and four corners, available with either rounded or 90-degree corners, providing flexibility for various cutting scenarios.

 - R Inserts: Provide a continuous 360-degree cutting edge, optimal for shaping and smoothing operations.

Note: The W, Round, and Square inserts can be used in a shearing mode by positioning the insert at a 45-degree angle.

MINI, MIDI, MAXI Carbide Negative Rake Inserts / Cutters

These inserts are designed with a 7-degree bevel angle and a 20-degree chamfer, allowing for shearing actions that result in smoother finishes, especially on challenging materials. They are available in Square, Round, and W configurations. Each insert is precision-ground and polished, ensuring high performance and extended tool life.

 - W Inserts: Feature three large radius edges and three corner point cutting edges, ideal for roughing, shaping, and finishing tasks.

 - S Inserts: Offer four straight edges and four corners, available with either rounded or 90-degree corners, providing flexibility for various cutting scenarios.

 - R Inserts: Provide a continuous 360-degree cutting edge, optimal for shaping and smoothing operations.

Note: The W, Round, and Square inserts can be used in a shearing mode by positioning the insert at a 45-degree angle.

The BlackLine MAXI 5-Piece Carbide Chisel Set is a premium collection designed for precision and durability in woodturning projects. This set includes a Molybdenum (Moly) handle, four interchangeable shafts, and carbide cutters, all neatly organized in a leather tool roll for convenience and protection. 

Key Features:

- Molybdenum Handle: Provides strength and resistance to wear, ensuring a comfortable grip during extended use.

- Four Interchangeable Shafts: Allows versatility in turning applications, enabling users to switch between different cutting profiles with ease.

- Carbide Cutters: Known for their longevity and ability to maintain sharpness, these cutters deliver clean and precise cuts on various wood types.

- Leather Tool Roll: Offers organized storage and portability, protecting tools from damage and making it convenient for woodturners on the move.

This comprehensive set is ideal for both novice and experienced woodturners seeking high-quality tools that combine functionality with durability.

The MAXI tool handle can use tool shafts from 12 mm to 16 mm in diameter.

The BlackLine MIDI 5-Piece Carbide Chisel Set is a premium collection designed for precision and durability in woodturning projects. This set includes a Molybdenum (Moly) handle, four interchangeable shafts, and carbide cutters, all neatly organized in a leather tool roll for convenience and protection. 

Key Features:

- Molybdenum Handle: Provides strength and resistance to wear, ensuring a comfortable grip during extended use.

- Four Interchangeable Shafts: Allows versatility in turning applications, enabling users to switch between different cutting profiles with ease.

- Carbide Cutters: Known for their longevity and ability to maintain sharpness, these cutters deliver clean and precise cuts on various wood types.

- Leather Tool Roll: Offers organized storage and portability, protecting tools from damage and making it convenient for woodturners on the move.

This comprehensive set is ideal for both novice and experienced woodturners seeking high-quality tools that combine functionality with durability.

The MIDI tool handle can use tool shafts from 8 mm to 12 mm in diameter.

The BlackLine MINI 5-Piece Carbide Chisel Set is a premium collection designed for precision and durability in woodturning projects. This set includes a Molybdenum (Moly) handle, four interchangeable shafts, and carbide cutters, all neatly organized in a leather tool roll for convenience and protection. 

Key Features:

- Molybdenum Handle: Provides strength and resistance to wear, ensuring a comfortable grip during extended use.

- Four Interchangeable Shafts: Allows versatility in turning applications, enabling users to switch between different cutting profiles with ease.

- Carbide Cutters: Known for their longevity and ability to maintain sharpness, these cutters deliver clean and precise cuts on various wood types.

- Leather Tool Roll: Offers organized storage and portability, protecting tools from damage and making it convenient for woodturners on the move.

This comprehensive set is ideal for both novice and experienced woodturners seeking high-quality tools that combine functionality with durability.

The MINI tool handle can use tool shafts from 6 mm to 8 mm in diameter.

The BlackLine RaZoR MIDI Parting Tool is a high-quality woodturning instrument designed for efficient and precise parting operations. With a 0.47-inch (12mm) diameter, this tool offers exceptional performance for both hobbyists and professional woodturners.

Key Features:

- Efficient Parting: The tool enables single-pass parting without bogging down or burning, enhancing workflow efficiency.

- Premium Blade: Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, the blade is equipped with two RaZoR inserts at both ends, facilitating effortless and safe parting or coring of wood and composite materials.

- Durable RaZoR Inserts: These diamond-ground inserts are engineered for high-speed parting, lasting over 20 times longer than standard carbide during continuous use.

- Superior Edge Quality: The precision of the RaZoR edge ensures no breakout or splintering at the entry of the cut, minimizing the risk of catching, burning, or clogging for a smooth parting process.

- Versatile Cutting Angles: The RaZoR edge can be utilized at various angles to the axis of rotation, accommodating both linear and vertical cutting axes.

- Dual Cutting Edges: Designed for both parting and shaping, the tool features dual cutting edges, each fitted with two RaZoR precision-ground and polished inserts, with each insert offering three cutting edges.

- Replaceable Blade: The stainless steel blade is designed for easy replacement or sharpening by removing two screws on the parting tool holder, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.

This tool is an excellent addition to any woodturner's collection, offering durability, precision, and versatility for a wide range of parting applications.

Replacement 16mm 2" Round Carbide Cutter 3-Pack

Our 3-pack of 16R cutters provide excellent results when turning wood, resin, bone, antler, and soft nonferrous metals. To maximize use, each side can be rotated when it becomes dull; once all sides have been used, the cutter can be replaced.

These cutters work with the T. Shadow turning tools:

• Magical skew
• Negative Rake
• Short Scrapers
• Long Scrapers 

Our 16mm Round Carbide Cutters can be used with many other compatible carbide cutting tools.

Features:

• Suitable for use with all T. Shadow Carbide Turning tools
• Optimum grade of carbide for the longest lasting sharp cutting edge
• Solid carbide for a long life
• Factory sharpened and ready for use right out of the box

Replacement 15mm 2" Radius Square Carbide Cutter 3-Pack

Our 3-pack of 15R2 cutters provide excellent results when turning wood, resin, bone, antler, and soft nonferrous metals. To maximize use, each side can be rotated when it becomes dull; once all sides have been used, the cutter can be replaced.

These cutters work with the T. Shadow turning tools:

• Magical skew
• Negative Rake
• Short Scrapers
• Long Scrapers 

Our 15mm 2" Radius Square Carbide Cutters can be used with many other compatible carbide cutting tools.

Features:

• Suitable for use with all T. Shadow Carbide Turning tools
• Optimum grade of carbide for the longest lasting sharp cutting edge
• Solid carbide for a long life
• Factory sharpened and ready for use right out of the box

The Magical Skew is different from any other carbide tool on the market.

It is not a scraper but a shear cutter, the unique shape of the shaft allows you to present the cutter to the work at a repeatable angle.

Perfect for wood, plastics, epoxies, and most other mediums.

The bar is made of the finest steel, black oxide treated and laser engraved.

The handles are made from aircraft quality aluminum, power coated and laser engraved.

Very comfortable in the hand and easy to use.

A medium handle made of aircraft quality aluminum, black anodized and laser etched

The perfect size for pen turning and small spindle work, as well as larger turning

Very comfortable in the hand.

Everyone agrees that the “Negative Rake” is the way to go with plastics, but the cutters are expensive and you can not sharpen them.

T. Shadow & Co. to the rescue.

Our new NRS tool bar will allow you to use conventional carbide cutters and enjoy the superior cutting action and finish of “Negative Rake”.

You simply hold the tool square and level and the angle at the end of the bar does all the work.

Very easy to master.

The bar is made of the finest steel, black oxide treated and laser engraved.

The handles are made from aircraft quality aluminum, power coated and laser engraved.

Very comfortable in the hand and easy to use.