P&N Turning tools.

[David Colafranceschi]

Any turners tried these chisels? Likes? Dislikes?

[Ken Glass]

David,
I have a 1/2" P&N bowl gouge and a 5/16" detail gouge that I use for finial detail. I have found them to be excellent and keep an edge very well. They are moderately priced at most places also.

[Wayne Leach]

I have a few of P&N tools and they are first class IMHO
I absolutely love the big 1-1/4" roughing gouge and the bowl gouges. The large 1-1/4" skew is a solid performer also.
Wayne

[Bob Hamilton]

I have several P&N tools and I find that they are reasonably good tools. They don't hold an edge as long as my Thompson's but aren't bad. The bowl gouges have a "V" flute that is quite narrow in the bottom so have a tendency to clog.

Take care
Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

I have several. I like the conventional grind on the bowl gouges. I use them for my final cuts. 5/16" detail spindle gouges works nicely on finials.

[Ken Whitney]

I have the 1 1/4" roughing gouge. It does a great job.

[Gary Max]

That big roughing gouge is my next tool purchase----I have several of their tools and am very happy with them.

[Ryan Baker]

I want one of those big roughing gouges too, but man they aren't cheap.

[Glenn Roberts]

David, P&N tools have been around for 'decades' in Australia. They have generally been a 'good all rounder' regarding value for money/quality. Not as nice as Glaser and Thompson, (IMO) but keep an edge quite well (even on our hardwoods) The larger size tools have always been 'expensive'. The handle design has always been a topic of discussion. Better to make your own. I would compare them against a Thompson and question how much you are saving in $. A tool that you don't have to sharpen as often is worth having (for many reasons)