Turning tools

[Yard Dog]

I just need a cheap set for now to get me started, what would I need in relation to turning small objects?

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

What sort of thing do you plan to turn first? Are you thinking just pens or do you plan to be broader?

 

[wm460]

Henry Taylor HSS Woodturning Chisels on EPay

Henry Taylor HSS Woodturning Chisels | eBay

A bit early for you now but bloody cheap.


Robert Sorby RS 2000 System - Hollowing Tool | eBay

 

[chas_41_uk]

What sort of thing do you plan to turn first? Are you thinking just pens or do you plan to be broader?

What Dan says
If it's just going to be pens then a small penmakers set would do. but if your planning on turning other stuff a larger set will be needed

 

[Neil]

Reg Sherwin Spindle roughing out gouge, page 30, ashley isles catalogue, http://www.ashleyiles.co.uk/Catalogue.pdf H54 or H54A,
Mini continental Spindle Gouge H60M Page 37.

You could get away with either but buy the reg sherwin gouge with a handle and the continental spindle gouge without and make your own handle for the second with the first. I use these two for all my pen work with the exception of the Euro pen kit for which you need a parting tool, H41A (3mm).

Skew chisel is not necessary for pens but is for more detail work on anything else.

 

[Woody]

Before advising you we really need to know what you want to turn all spindle work or some bowl type shapes as well

 

[paulm]

For small objects...

Neil Lawtons Auction

A good buy but you'll have to wait a month.

 

[Yard Dog]

Sorry for not been more specific but it will only be small projexcts I will be making.

 

[Woody]

Sorry yard dog we all have a different concept of small to me an 8" bowl is small to others dolls house furniture is small if your going to start doing say spindle work then your best tool selection would be first a 3/4" roughing gouge then a 1/2" spindle gouge an 1/2" skew that would be a basic starter kit but you would also need something to sharpen them on some good quality sanding material and some thing to polish your work with hope this is of help to you good luck and happy turning

 

[Terry]

Sorry yard dog we all have a different concept of small to me an 8" bowl is small to others dolls house furniture is small if your going to start doing say spindle work then your best tool selection would be first a 3/4" roughing gouge then a 1/2" spindle gouge an 1/2" skew that would be a basic starter kit but you would also need something to sharpen them on some good quality sanding material and some thing to polish your work with hope this is of help to you good luck and happy turning

I agree with the first 2 tools Woody but do you not think the skew is for the more advanced turner??

 

[wm460]

I agree with the first 2 tools Woody but do you not think the skew is for the more advanced turner??

Just get a long square spindle and start to turn it round, it will be pretty scary for a while, but after bit you will see how easy it is.

 

[Buckeye]

I agree with the first 2 tools Woody but do you not think the skew is for the more advanced turner??

I was told that a skew was for experienced turners and I believed all the horror stories about them. When I joined the club and saw the skew was used a lot of the time, I bit the bullet and got a skew, I was waiting for all these catches I had heard about and was quite nervous so rarely used it. I then forced myself to learn how to use the skew and I wish I had had one from the beginning, the skew is a wonderful tool, I have 3 now and I know it sounds daft having 3 but I can sharpen all 3 and just pick up another sharp one if I need it in the middle of doing something instead of having to sharpen it straightaway. The 2 extra skew were great brands and cost £6 or £7 each, so I couldn't resist.

Peter

 

[Terry]

I was told that a skew was for experienced turners and I believed all the horror stories about them. When I joined the club and saw the skew was used a lot of the time, I bit the bullet and got a skew, I was waiting for all these catches I had heard about and was quite nervous so rarely used it. I then forced myself to learn how to use the skew and I wish I had had one from the beginning, the skew is a wonderful tool, I have 3 now and I know it sounds daft having 3 but I can sharpen all 3 and just pick up another sharp one if I need it in the middle of doing something instead of having to sharpen it straightaway. The 2 extra skew were great brands and cost £6 or £7 each, so I couldn't resist.

Peter

I agree that it's a wonderful tool Peter but if you are totally new then you get enough catches with a spindle gouge or roughing gouge or at least I did !!!! LOL

 

[Buckeye]

I agree that it's a wonderful tool Peter but if you are totally new then you get enough catches with a spindle gouge or roughing gouge or at least I did !!!! LOL

I think one of the crucial things when you are new to turning is not to underestimate the importance of sharp tools, as a new turner I didn't appreciate how important really sharp tools were, I soon learned and made a crude jig, then bought a better one. I have learned to sharpen my skews myself without a jig and it's wonderful to have sharp tools.

Peter

 

[Terry]

I think one of the crucial things when you are new to turning is not to underestimate the importance of sharp tools, as a new turner I didn't appreciate how important really sharp tools were, I soon learned and made a crude jig, then bought a better one. I have learned to sharpen my skews myself without a jig and it's wonderful to have sharp tools.

Peter

I agree with you there Peter !!!

 

[Dalboy]

I was very fortunate in that I won a Robert Sorby set of turning tools at the last Ally Pally show in the turning competition, I have used all of the tools in the pack to the point of turning small finials as in the photo.

Robert Sorby Starter Turning Tool Set Of 6

 

[Woody]

I agree with the first 2 tools Woody but do you not think the skew is for the more advanced turner??

No sorry Terry but learn from the word go and be a great turner

 

[Vic Perrin]

I agree with the first 2 tools Woody but do you not think the skew is for the more advanced turner??

Terry, I would not class myself anywhere close to being called an advanced turner but I use the Skew on a regular basis !!

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Vic

 

[Terry]

No sorry Terry but learn from the word go and be a great turner

Well you have just confirmed what I'll never be as I waited a while before using the skew !!! LOL

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

A nice Crown set for me everytime ;)