wyone
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I was browsing Craigslist the other day and came across someone selling a set of Sorby lathe tools. I actually bought the set for $40. It is a full set of 8 pieces, along with a very delicate Ashley Isle parting tool.
They are older, as they have the old painted handles that are just a single taper along the length of the handles. With the exception of the skew and a 3/4 gouge, I do not think any of the tools has ever been used. I am almost positive they have never been sharpened.
I am looking forward to seeing how they perform as opposed to my Buck Brothers, but there is some surface rust on the shafts of the tools. I am certain I could just take a wire wheel to them and clean it off, but wondering if there is a better way of doing that.
Any ideas?
I am thinking I got a decent deal even with the rust, which is really pretty minimal. I wish I knew if they were carbon steel or HSS.
They are older, as they have the old painted handles that are just a single taper along the length of the handles. With the exception of the skew and a 3/4 gouge, I do not think any of the tools has ever been used. I am almost positive they have never been sharpened.
I am looking forward to seeing how they perform as opposed to my Buck Brothers, but there is some surface rust on the shafts of the tools. I am certain I could just take a wire wheel to them and clean it off, but wondering if there is a better way of doing that.
Any ideas?
I am thinking I got a decent deal even with the rust, which is really pretty minimal. I wish I knew if they were carbon steel or HSS.