Thread: turning tools

There are heaps of opinions on here already if you do a search on turning tools.

Read the posts below & the ones that they link to.
There is a set that a couple of the blokes mention that they started with.
Here is a set that is not to bad to start with.
http://vermec.tripod.com/PDFs/economychisels.pdf
Carbtec also sell the same set.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/lathe-tool-questions-46236
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/lathe-tool-questions-46236

Value for money I think P&N is very hard to beat. Lots of really top turners use them.
Don't go for el cheapo crap! Tools of that nature will destroy your faith in metalurgy,woodturning and yourself.

Originally Posted by conjoe

i am in the market for a new set of turning tools etc
does any one know of a cheap set that are ok for a mug turner
and the place to get them

thanks u
conjoe

Hi Conjoe,
there are plenty of cheap tools around but if you are planning on turning a good "mug" then cheap mug tools might not be the best way to start. Go for High Speed Steel as these will save you a lot of sharpening.
Check out www.woodfast.com.au

Regards
Woodfast Aust

Northwood Tolls say that they have well engineered but affordable turning tools made to their specs in China. http://www.northwoodtools.com.au/

prozac

Conjoe,
Get the economy set Cliff pointed out. They work reasonably well. If you are starting out you will have to learn to sharpen turning tools. You will be able to experiment with sharpening the budget set and not break the bank. Later on get good quality tools one at a time as the need dictates. I followed this advice from the members on here when I started turning about 18 months ago and it has served me well. I now have a few quality brand tools but still use the economy ones too. Some ground to different profiles for special jobs or to experiment from time to time.

Regards
John

What Cliff Rodgers & orraloon said

Ditto China.

thanks for all the replys regaruding new tools