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    Hey all i was just loking at gasweld website (not reliable as it breaks down a lot)
    I saw a set of 8PC lathe chisels for $39, just wanted to know if the quality is anygood?
    Just another 17 year old who can work the remote

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    honestly. i would stick away from them unless you cant afford the more expensive ones.

    they will be a low quality CS (carbon steel) and will not hold an edge for very long and the profiles will be a bit dodgy.

    Check out carbatec or hare and forbes websites. for around a hundred bucks you can get a 6 set of HSS (high speed steel) chisels that will do you for a while. these will be good to practise sharpening on too because they are relatively cheap and decent quality.
    when you have more money (and a continued interest) and require a better tool then you can go looking at hamlets and p&n etc which can cost you up to $200 for A chisel.

    hope this helps.

    if you do need to buy a cheap set of tools, look at ebay. you will find the same quality ones as gasweld only cheaper (depending on postage)
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    http://www.carbatec.com.au/woodturni...ing-chisel-set
    theres a link to the Carbatec chisels. $159 - Massive price increase since i last looked

    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W301

    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W302

    hare and forbes - slightly better priced

    Just looked at gary pyes website and found these:
    http://gpwoodturning.sitesuitestores..._id=1107445171
    they look like a great set for a begineer to start out with
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    Thanks mate think my best bet is one from Hare and forbes (hafco woodmaster) for $120
    Seems of better quality too.
    Thanks for the advice
    Happy birthday and happy easter
    Just another 17 year old who can work the remote

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    check out the last link i just posted (editted into my second post)

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    What do you think about cheap scroll chucks off ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-100MM-4-JAW...3A1|240%3A1318

    To me the lack of info means they are hiding the quality or lack of quality more likely. what is your opinion?
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    5 reasons why i wouldnt buy it.
    1. it doesnt say that the thread is via an insert so its only compatible on 1'x10tpi lathes
    2. it doesnt have a t-bar (which is better because you can use the chuck with one hand). it has a two handed operating system (blonde moment - cant remember what its called)
    3. its a 'unknown' brand wuth no extra jaws available and wouldnt be compatible with other brands.
    4. it doesnt say there is a woodscrew
    5. it doesnt have indexing

    check out this one if you dont understand what i am talking about.
    http://gpwoodturning.sitesuitestores..._id=1107445143

    the thing on the left is an insert, then you have the allen key, the t-bar and finally the wood screw (and obviously the chcuk as well).
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    I guess this backs up the theory "you get what you pay for"
    Thanks SS_11000
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    no worries mate.

    glad to help.

    i was once asking all the same questions you are
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