turning tools

[thomas parham]

hello folks im looking for some good tools cheap to turn wood ive been using my dads tool the last few months since i have got in to turning i just bought me a lathe at wood craft to turn on and don't have a lot of money for tools. if some one could help me or tell me were to look for good and cheap tools that would be nice



thanks :biggrin:

 

[randyrls]

While everyone is down on Penn State Industries, they have decent wood turning tools. Not excellent, but serviceable.

 

[The Penguin]

find a local club in your area - it's a good source for used tools.

 

[Jim Smith]

THomas,

I have a set of Craftsman tools that would probably get you started. Best of all, they're free and even better, I live in Conyers, so we can meet (perhaps at Starbucks) and I'll give them to you. Let me know if you're interested.

Jim Smith
Conyers, GA

 

[jjjaworski]

Believe it or not but I actually got a decent set of eight turning tools at harbor Freight a few years back that are something I turn with quite often. They were around $50-60 and are full size with maroon handles. The HSS is pretty good and they stay sharp as long as my brand name tools.

I have modified a couple to make negative rake scrapers.

I may have gotten lucky and it has some of that Jimmy Hoffa alloy in it from a crushed car the Chinese bought when scrap metal prices were so high.

Also a good way to learn to grind and sharpen tools since they are not that expensive and you can afford to goof up and experiment on them.

 

[KenV]

Send me a message with an address.

I think I have an extra small skew and parting tool I can send you.

 

[Leatherman1998]

Look up Capt Eddie Castelin he has good quality carbide tools with low prices.

Levi Woodard
Woodardwoodworks.com

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