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Learn how to turn a wood tree ornament. Complete step-by-step instructions.

I've got a piece of dense exotic hardwood that I can't cut with anything but a chainsaw. It breaks band saw blades, too. What band saw blade do I need?

Turning tools that feature negative rake cutters make it easier to turn these hard materials. The term negative rake refers to the shape of the cutting angle of the carbide.