1944 Craftsman turning tools

[Glenn McCullough]

I just acquired a set of 1944 Craftsman turning tools. Just curious what the value is, if any. They are hardly used and still in the original box(though beat up) with the instruction manual. If they are worth anything, I may sell or keep them. If not, I'll sharpen and use them.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Wow, Glenn--very nice!!! I used Craftsman's turning tools for quite awhile before I ended up selling all I had when I moved (wish I still had them--mine were newer but looked similar). I've watched a lot of tool auctions on EBAY and Craftsman turning tools bring a very good price---watch a few on EBAY and you'll get an idea. That looks like a great set!!

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Very nice set of tools, those are exactly the ones I use myself. I have changed the handles to suit my personal taste, but they are still the same tools. The are not HSS but HCS which means you will need to hone more often, but you can get a much "sharper" edge on them.

I guess it's up to you, they are worth some, but keeping them will cost you about the value of one chisel on average.

 

[aksarben]

I have the very same set and like using them, I use a diamond file to touch them up between sharpening.

Scott

 

[Armacielli]

that is the same set my grandfather passed down to me when I got my lathe

 

[rhahnfl]

The set looks very nice for 64 years old or so.

 

[Randy_]

Originally posted by Firefyter-emt

.....The(y) are not HSS but HCS which means you will need to hone more often, but you can get a much "sharper" edge on them.....

It also means you will have to be much more careful when they are on the grinder as you will be able to ruin the temper if they get too hot.