For Inquiring Minds Only--Mini Turning Tools

[Bill Stevener]

Hi Gang,

Found some mini turning tools at Woodcraft yesterday, although they are noted as carving tools, they are similar to the tools we use in turning, deep plough- can be used as a bottom flat scraper, paring - works like a parting tool , v parting, gouge and skew. Size is 1.5mm. Used them last night and so far very pleased. I will note, they are not cheep, not meaning quality, the price. Made in USA.

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:)

[Carole Valentine]

Looks like they oughta work. Did you chamfer the handles or did they come like that?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Hey Bill I got a set of carving tools at one of the hobby stores. Used them to carve on clock cases when needed. I got them out last night and played around with them on the lathe. I think they just might work for mini's.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

If this keeps up, we may have to start a "Mini" forum!

Bruce

[Gary Max]

Bill I hope you are having better luck with getting them sharp. The wife has started turning minnies---your fault---and I got the job of keeping those tiny tools sharp. Any tips?????????

[Bill Stevener]

Carole, that's the way they came.

Gary, on the small tools all I use is an oil stone for sharpening, and at times give em a leather lick.

Bruce, it sure would be a "Mini Forum"

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>:)