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SteveJ

SteveJ

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I have seen someone on this site who offers a turning tool with changeable ends much like the Easy Wood Tools offered by CSUSA

Easy Wood Tools

I would prefer to purchase from someone on this site (especially since I think their price was better)

Anyone know who it is?

Steve
 
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I use the woodchuck pen pro pretty heavily and it's made by one of our very own.

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edit...didn't catch the same link up above. Sorry for the double post :)
 
My vote is for the Woodchuck

My woodchuck has made life simpler. After rounding stock, it's in my hands. It peels acrylic off like a dream. Takes a bit of getting used to, a session or two to use left of center and right of center. Then it's habit.

It's a real joy to use!

Charlie
 
I use the Rotondo and it is sold by a member here.Wood-of-1-kind. the spelling might be off a little.He is a great guy and sells a fantastic product.
Good luck!!
 
I have 4 easy's but they are the full size ones and one wood chuck for pens. The woodchucks are very nice less expensive, you can turn your own handle, & you support one of our own.
 
I use a Woodchuck Pen Pro and recommend going here for inserts.

Carbide Inserts - Holbren

I bought these for $30

These four sided solid carbide inserts are Byrd branded as you can see by the "BT" on them and are the factory originals that came with an original Byrd head. They are 15mm x 2.5mm with a large 4" radius on them to prevent the corners form digging in as a result of the shear angle of the head.

Item # 4600

I purchased 1 box of 10 last June 2011 and have only gone through 3 of them so far. I think these are well worth the price considering other places sell them for almost $10 each
 
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i just recently bought Brian's (nikitas) tool, and have had nothing but great results from it! you can change out the nits on in, and go from a round to a radius bit in no time flat! it is my new go to tool! and if you need to find him, i he is on my friends list!
 
I've received my pen pro last week and tried first with a tru-stone, actually that's was the reason I've bought it, and after realizing that I was using it upside down :) I was surprised how fast was eating the blank, I don;t know why it took me so long to get this tool, it's a must to have tool. we can get it here in Canada at a decent price
 
OK, so I was talking with the better half (actually she's only about a quarter if you go by total body mass) and she says that before I can buy this I have to ask what the risk is of the cutter flying off the handle. She is concerned since I have introduced my 12 year old son to pen turning and he will soon be turning without adult supervision. (He plans on doing 10 Freedom Pens!) So, is there any risk of that cutter flying off and causing damage to one's person?
 
SMJ1957 said:
OK, so I was talking with the better half (actually she's only about a quarter if you go by total body mass) and she says that before I can buy this I have to ask what the risk is of the cutter flying off the handle. She is concerned since I have introduced my 12 year old son to pen turning and he will soon be turning without adult supervision. (He plans on doing 10 Freedom Pens!) So, is there any risk of that cutter flying off and causing damage to one's person?
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Steve,

whatever (carbide) tool that you end up purchasing, make sure that the "set screw" is well SEATED on the carbide insert and the body of the tool. The way it is designed and machined is the distinguishing feature of a well made tool versus the one that is "slapped" together by a less skilled machinist.:smile:

Also, look long term and ask about replacements cost(s) of the carbide insert and the "quality" of these same inserts.
 
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wood-of-1kind said:
SMJ1957 said:
OK, so I was talking with the better half (actually she's only about a quarter if you go by total body mass) and she says that before I can buy this I have to ask what the risk is of the cutter flying off the handle. She is concerned since I have introduced my 12 year old son to pen turning and he will soon be turning without adult supervision. (He plans on doing 10 Freedom Pens!) So, is there any risk of that cutter flying off and causing damage to one's person?
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Steve,

whatever (carbide) tool that you end up purchasing, make sure that the "set screw" is well SEATED on the carbide insert and the body of the tool. The way it is designed and machined is the distinguishing feature of a well made tool versus the one that is "slapped" together by a less skilled machinist.:smile:

Also, look long term and ask about replacements cost(s) of the carbide insert and the "quality" of these same inserts.
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So how do I go about determining if it is a well made tool if my only way of seeing the tool is through a web page description? They all look pretty much the same to me so far. :(

Steve
 
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wood-of-1kind said:
SMJ1957 said:
OK, so I was talking with the better half (actually she's only about a quarter if you go by total body mass) and she says that before I can buy this I have to ask what the risk is of the cutter flying off the handle. She is concerned since I have introduced my 12 year old son to pen turning and he will soon be turning without adult supervision. (He plans on doing 10 Freedom Pens!) So, is there any risk of that cutter flying off and causing damage to one's person?
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Steve,

whatever (carbide) tool that you end up purchasing, make sure that the "set screw" is well SEATED on the carbide insert and the body of the tool. The way it is designed and machined is the distinguishing feature of a well made tool versus the one that is "slapped" together by a less skilled machinist.:smile:

Also, look long term and ask about replacements cost(s) of the carbide insert and the "quality" of these same inserts.
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So how do I go about determining if it is a well made tool if my only way of seeing the tool is through a web page description? They all look pretty much the same to me so far. :(

Steve
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Ask those that have purchased an "actual" tool or ask the "maker" directly. Yes, they all pretty much look alike but there is a "quality" difference between each of the various tools. Look beyond the "price" point. What is the type of steel used? What is the "thickness" of the tool body (determines how much of the insert "sits" on the tool). Size of tool tang/shape (determines how much the tool mates with the wooden handle). Quality of wood used for the tool handle. Is the tool handle sold seperately or is it included in price?

A "well informed" customer is always the "best" type of customer".:smile:
 
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