Next to jump on the turning bandwagon

[yellofins]

I just set up the JET lathe that CHIP had listed and now I have the turning bug. What a change from the Smithy to this. No more busted knuckles!
I need advice on turning tools. I have found the tools that I have are only good for sharpening practice. If anyone knows where a there's a deal on a starter set, let me know.
I have the cheapest HF set made and it is soft.......
I don't mind paying for quality...Christmas is coming and I've been good.


Ron

 

[Canuck]

Now ............ I have to say that I am very envious/jealous, Ron!!!

Congratulations!

Maybe in the New Year I can join you guys/gals!!!

Have a great time turning all of those great looking pens, XMas ornaments, pepper mills, etc. etc.!!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

You have fun now, you hear!!!!!!

Wayne

 

[DaveO]

I've got the "high dollar" HF set..Winsor Designs. They have suited me well for what I've done so far. But I know there are better tools out there, I'm just to cheap to buy them. Sorby and Crown are major players and you can't go wrong with their tools. I have been quite impressed with what I have seen from Pinnacle. Mid-range cost tools that look to be good quality.

I don't recommend getting a set of tools. You will use about 75% of the tools in a set. Identify what you are interested in turning and get the appropriate tools for that turning.
Dave

 

[cskipper]

Along the lines of Dave's post, tell us what you want to start turning and we'll suggest which tools you need. Sometimes the basic set of 4 -gouges, skew, parting tool come at a pretty good price and you'll use most for about everything you turn.

 

[yellofins]

Cathy,
I have lots of turning blanks and cut offs that are not sure what they want to be yet.
I have turned a few small pieces on my smithy lathe, but the chuck always got in the way. Now that I have a quieter and smoother unit I'm more inclined to use it. (Sounds like DaveO's situation).
I think after reading all the posts I'll end up buying a small set and adding to it.
Dave, the pinnacle tools look nice, The $10 HF set I have is worthless....
I hope to get time with Nzapp after the holidays to get a better feel of what I need to invest in so I can put my money in the right tools.
Thanks,
Ron

 

[NCPete]

I will be making my first turnings over the next few days. I know I am infected already

 

[michaelgarner]

lol,, Pete I see a lathe in your future,,its addictive,,very addictive.

 

[NZAPP1]

The bug has bitten again :rolf: Ron I agree with Dave I have tool that came with the set that I do not use. When we get together you can look over what I have and see what fits you. A good 4 or 5 piece set with skew, parting tool scraper and one or two gouges is a good start. Go with Crown or Sorby sets or single pieces