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
Easy Wood Turning Tools
Dec 26, 2013
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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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