It has been quite a while since I turned anything. I am considering purchas e of Easy Wood turning tools with carbide insert edges. My current set is H SS. Anyone care to share any pros/cons for these? I am not presently intere sted in the hollowing tools...just the rougher, finisher, and detailer. Thanks
Well if you do not like sharpening and have an arsenal of tools, this is the way to go.
I have the mid sized, rougher, finisher, and detailer. I'm not sure you need anything else.
I have had a lathe for 30 years, a couple actually and never turned with such expertise as with the Easywood tools. There is not learning curve and basically no more ruined pieces.
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The same thing with a lower price. I bought the bowlpro a few years ago and it works great. I've talked to the owner and he tells me he's sold all over the world.
I can highly recommend the Woodchuck tools. Ken has been producing high quality tools at a great price for many years now and I have bought and use several of them. I can also recommend the Easy Wood detailer. If you look closely, it has a rounded tip and not a pointed one like other detailers. Very nice.
I recently purchased the Sorby Turnmaster. It features a single handle wit h interchangeable heads. Each head can accommodate a variety of cutters. Th e basic unit comes with HSS round, square and detail cutters. Because of t he interchangeable head, your tool rest needs to be about 2 inches from you r work. It has taken me a bit to get used to this, but I am starting to ge t a feel for it. I also have the Hunter 5 tool, which I like a lot.
Larry
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