while wandering the www i do not see this very often
that is turning tools that show their age by their length up for sale
From what I see, the 'blond' ones are ash or maple. And are bought. The dark ones are very likely home made out of walnut. The handles are long for control and the sharp ends might be just ground down over several generations.
If I could only see my Great Uncle's set - he likely made his from buying the steel parts made or bough. Made by a blacksmith or machine, back East.
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Yup, probably walnut
they have a custom made look but i am no expert on vintage lathe tools
yes that was the point i was making that i do not often see lathe tools up for sale that have seen so much use shown by their short length
wonder what a smith would charge now to make a custom set
just the cutting part not the handle of course
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