Brendan Zimmermann
04-03-2008, 3:59 PM
We should let this thread die
Question already asked and answered at least partiialy
I am a relatively experienced WoodWorker but fairly new to turning. To expand my range I am taking a turning class this fall. Upon recieving the course tool list I realized that my old set (inherited and probably pretty crappy to boot) is not going to completely cover the range of tools needed. Actually just my 2 spindle gouges, my parting tool, and my skew are overlapping with the course requirements.
After looking at what is offered I have come to accept this is an area where I have no real knowledge. I see that there are multiple different kinds of steel with the standard seeming to be an A2 HSS.
A lot of what is sold at the larger wood shop supply stores seem to be Sorby or Crown. Both look functional but neither appear to be that elegant.
I'm not afraid to make my own handles if that is a requirement of having a good tool that will last and work for a lifetime (mine at least).
I'm also not afraid to spend the money to get an excelent quality tool. I would rather spend more now than be frustrated with something for a while then spend the money later.
Are there suggestions out there? Are the more high end steels that much better? I don't want to start a brand war but I wouldn't mind a stear in the right direction.
Thanks
Brendan
Question already asked and answered at least partiialy
I am a relatively experienced WoodWorker but fairly new to turning. To expand my range I am taking a turning class this fall. Upon recieving the course tool list I realized that my old set (inherited and probably pretty crappy to boot) is not going to completely cover the range of tools needed. Actually just my 2 spindle gouges, my parting tool, and my skew are overlapping with the course requirements.
After looking at what is offered I have come to accept this is an area where I have no real knowledge. I see that there are multiple different kinds of steel with the standard seeming to be an A2 HSS.
A lot of what is sold at the larger wood shop supply stores seem to be Sorby or Crown. Both look functional but neither appear to be that elegant.
I'm not afraid to make my own handles if that is a requirement of having a good tool that will last and work for a lifetime (mine at least).
I'm also not afraid to spend the money to get an excelent quality tool. I would rather spend more now than be frustrated with something for a while then spend the money later.
Are there suggestions out there? Are the more high end steels that much better? I don't want to start a brand war but I wouldn't mind a stear in the right direction.
Thanks
Brendan