Which turning tools to go with?

Thanks Darrell, I've already spent some time looking over the grinding jigs you show on your website. I plan to give them a try at some point.

Lenny

Now that I think about it, ShopNotes magazine recommended Pink wheels for that reason I think. I do plan to try my hand at an Oland tool. I guess I was thinking if I could buy one "good" wheel and keep one of the original gray wheels for rough work.... but maybe I should think about the Woodcraft slow grinder with the two good wheels ?

It's not something I'm going to do soon anyway. I haven't been able to find a whole lot of turning time as it is lately. Looking forward to Spring !

Lenny

Well, this was just my first order from them, and your right, I think a set of 8, hss turning tools for $40 bucks is a pretty good deal. Glad to hear their customer service is good.One thing for sure, they'll get here sooner then I'll find ANY decent turning tools locally ! Must be nice living near a real woodworking supply stores. {and expensive} =0 ) Probably just as well I don't .

Lenny

Inactivity. We summer on Cape Breton, but as soon as the weather turns cool we head to the southwest. We are active all winter. More walking or skiing is in order to help the waistline. ;+}

Mark

Actually I live near both. HF and the good stores. It's a blessing and a curse!

Mark the problem (problem? not really a complaint :-) )this winter is lack of snow (I do not really mind) We have a 150 foot driveway and a good shovel of an 18" drop of snow to clear a path to the road is a good waist womper. Stop in when you are near Truro this summer.

When I retired, and sold the house in NH, I took the snowblower to Cape Breton and put it in the garage. I swore I would never use it again. ;+}

Tnx for the invite, I'll hollar when I'm in your area.

Mark

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Robert, Since you didn't specify last names, I assume you're referring to the Tolly's. They are superb turners, and there are several others in CTWA that are about their equal who demonstrate at SWAT (formerly Texas Turn or Two), as well as other regional and national gatherings. If you've seen the book "Masterful Woodturning Turning" by Gary Roberts, he's a member who was awarded an AAW lifetime award several years back. I haven't been active for about 4 years due to my leg problems and transportation availability (my wife and DPS didn't want me to drive), but I'm going to try to get back out to the meetings this spring. (Went down to DPS and retook my drivers road test, so my wife also said OK). If Dan gets involved with CTWA, they have a group of volunteer "mentors" scattered over the Austin metro area that will teach new guys at their home shop. Priceless!!

Ken Moon Webberville, TX.

Ken Moon wrote:

I hear that... my wife went on a weight watcher diet in April and has lost about

80 pounds.. I lost about 20 and then started finding the ones that she lost (keeps the world balanced) and gained most of the 20 back.. *sigh*

Oh well, at least in this group I can call it a "turning muscle".. lol

mac

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Lenny.. I have that set and like them... they're identical to my "Benjamin's best" chisels from Penn State Ind., as far as I can tell...

The round nose scraper is very handy.. has a gring/angle that lets you do both shearing and scraping...

Also, as you collect more tools, the "spear point/beading/parting" tool is nice because it doesn't have the traditional diamond shaft... since it's flat and fairly thick, it can be made into a skew with very little work..

mac

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I'm leaning to the slow speed wet grinder. Today, I got tired of thinking about it so went and turned 2 pens. I gave one to the kid that watched the entire process of the first pen. (my first turning in about 4 years) The second pen cam out better (of course). Today, ebony is my favorite wood to turn.

Dan