Figure its about time to upgrade from the cheap starter set of chisels I got with my lathe, was looking for some suggestions or opinions on whats the best carbide ones and then also looking for a decent set of regular chisels and where to get them
I use the Woodchuck Pen Pro from start to finish on most turnings.
Tools
I went with carbide cutters from Eddie Castelin, aka Big Guy Productions. He has them for sale on his website (Big Guy Productions - Check out cutters on the Cutters Only! page.) and I went with the Super Turners Package.
You will need to make the handles yourself, but he does have a couple of youtube videos that show you how he does it (of course you can figure it out yourself, it's not that difficult). The kit I bought comes with 3 each of 4 different styles of cutter, and 2 cutter bars that are shaped/drilled/tapped to accept the various cutters.
His prices are well below any others I have seen, and the service is timely as well.
Just my 2 cents, and no I don't receive any commission from referrals....
There is a vendor here selling carbide tools prices look more reasonable than others. Sorry cannot remember his site. Others recommend making your own carbide tools plenty of information online.
Recommend only buying tools you need vice a set of tools. On regular HHS turning tools many vendors offer discounts on buying two or three tools. Also shop the sales for bargains. Suggest getting a free catalog from these vendors and others. They carry all major brand names and can mix. Packard's house brand made by Hamlet and think CS Artisan made by Henry Taylor.
Http:///www.packardwoodworks.com
Pen Making, Bowl Turning, Wood Lathes, Wood Blanks, and Turning Tools for Woodturners | Craft Supplies USA
gee kinger you certainly done better that me i tried to contact about 4 times through here and his website and even facebook and i wasn't even lucky enough to get an answer so i ended up buying elsewhere and saved some money:biggrin:
i never thought the Aussie dollar was that bad but maybe it was just bad luck.
Cheers Ian