Do you like to turn wood? It can be a nice creative task! But now and then you find it hard to use your tools while turning right? If yes, then it is time you get to know about CBN wheels! CBN is short for cubic boron nitride, which is a super hard and unique material. This article helps explain how CBN wheels function, the many benefits of using CBN wheels for turning, why these are a must have for woodturners, and use of CBN wheels to take your skills to the next level.
Cubic boron nitride or CBN wheels. Now this is a material that is really nasty and abrasive and it will out last a standard grinding wheel you may have used before. That is one of the best features about CBN wheels, as they are "cool cutting." Heat is quite possibly the biggest enemy of most instruments, because excessive heat can do irreparable harm to your power tools by burning out insulation that will make them ineffective and inefficient. CBN wheels help to smoothen and sharpen your turning tools. This will provide a better finish for your wood projects and will help reduce the amount of sanding that has to be done after. Also, CBN wheels are not worn out as easily as some other types of drops thus theyensuring lower care and maintenance. Which makes them very ideal for those who frequently turn wood.
There are a lot of great things CBN wheels bring to the table for turners. For one, they are great for high speed steel (HSS) and even some carbide sharpening. HSS and carbide are often preferred by wood turners because they can slice through the wood with ease and hold an edge for long periods of time. But it can be a real headache to sharpen these kinds of tools because you will need to use conventional grinding wheels. And this is the issue that CBN wheels address, while making sharpening of HSS and carbide tools super simple. Secondly, CBN wheels work really well for the forming and sharpening of certain tools — gouges, skews, and scrapers. CBN wheels are known to be sharper than other cutting tools, the turning tools have to be made pointy so that it can cut more effectively and smoothly. Third, CBN wheels can also be used for other grinding operations like drill bits and so on which you may need to do from time to time hence they are a awesome addition workshop.
CBN is one of the most durable materials for grinding wheels which makes it a great tool for turners. In addition to lasting longer than a conventional wheel, CBN wheels operate at lower temperatures during grinding and facilitate the formation of a smooth and sharp cutting edge. That makes them absolutely fabulous for woodturning. CBN is also much more durable as its hardness means it can take more pressure without any damage, allowing heavier cuts. Add to that the trusted REZZ brand well known for their ever-evolving products and you get a tool that takes your turning abilities– and results! –to new heights.
Now that you know how CBN wheels enhance the performance of your tools, the advantages they bring to the table and why they are an ideal match for wood turners, let us discuss how to pick the right CBN wheels for your turning chisels. While choosing for CBN wheels, you should look at the grit size as well as bonds in the wheels. The diff in grit size assures how smooth the surface shall be after using the wheel. Finer grit will produce a finer and smoother surface, coarser will produce a rougher surface. The materials that hold the grit together are called bonds and can influence bond efficiency in a wheel. The most widely used concentrations are often found in 75%, 100% and 125% containers. 75% is perfect for coarse grinding, and 125% is ideal for refinement. The one-hundred-percent version is ideal for everyday sharpening. Our CBN wheels have been designed specifically for turning tools and optimized to maximize your REZZ™ brand.
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