Imitated Turning Tools

[Kevin Beitz]

8 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

 

Have yet to win the lottery, but I did manage to rustle up some slushy money and got 3.  

 

 

Was money well spent.  Just got done with 10 bases for glasses, 6 fan pulls and 4 file handles.  

If you had none ... Witch one would you buy first?

[lew]

 

2 hours ago, Kevin Beitz said:

If you had none ... Witch one would you buy first?

I'd buy the Easy Wood Finisher.

[Kevin Beitz]

Wow... $124.00...

[lew]

Do the comparison. Remember Easy Wood Tools is the innovator in this technology-

        $129.99

 

 

Features a 24.50" overall length with 16" maple handle. Stainless steel bar is 1/2" square and 8.5" long. The maximum reach over the tool bar is 4". Comes equipped with standard cutter Ci0 (round), and a hex key. Optional carbide cutter sold separately is the Ci0-NR (negative rake).

 

 

 

 

 

The full size tools have an 8" tool length (beyond handle) with a 15-3/4" handle, for a total length of 23-3/4".

 

 

 

The full-size tools have an 8" tool length (beyond handle) with a 15-3/4" handle, for a total length of 23-3/4".

 

 

Not much difference in the price but a world of difference in the carbide cutters! Check out the Easy Wood Tools website  Or give @Jim from Easy Wood Tools a call. He can provide you with the technical specs.

 

 

[Kevin Beitz]

I think I'll try making one....

[lew]

23 minutes ago, Kevin Beitz said:

I think I'll try making one....

Their cutters use-

**Mini/Mid/Detailers &
All Hollowers Except Mid*:
~Small Wrench 1/16"
~Screw 4-40 x 5/16"

**Full/Pro/Rougher/Finisher:
~Screw 8-32 x 3/8"
~Large Wrench 3/32"

**Exception (Mid Hollower):
~Small Wrench 1/16"
~Screw 4-40 x 1/4"

 

Flat head machine screws with hex (allen) wrench

Edited December 26, 2019 by lew

[Kevin Beitz]

4 minutes ago, lew said:

Their cutters use-

**Mini/Mid/Detailers &
All Hollowers Except Mid*:
~Small Wrench 1/16"
~Screw 4-40 x 5/16"

**Full/Pro/Rougher/Finisher:
~Screw 8-32 x 3/8"
~Large Wrench 3/32"

**Exception (Mid Hollower):
~Small Wrench 1/16"
~Screw 4-40 x 1/4"

 

Flat head machine screws with hex (allen) wrench

Wow... Thanks....

 

 

[HandyDan]

I have a set of the Easy Wood tools and they are top of the line with their cutters being the best in my opinion.  I also have a few that I made and they aren't hard to make with the right tools.  Here are a couple I did.

 

 

 

I did this one with a negative rake.

 

 

[Kevin Beitz]

I think I can do that....

 

 

[Gunny]

5 hours ago, lew said:

Not much difference in the price but a world of difference in the carbide cutters! Check out the Easy Wood Tools website  Or give @Jim from Easy Wood Tools a call. He can provide you with the technical specs.

 

Before you do that, give @Jim from Easy Wood Tools a call.  Nice guy very knowledgeable, if I hadn't been at work I would have enjoyed a longer conversation.  I will get some slush funds up again and be getting a few more.    

[FlGatorwood]

Which would be my first purchase?  Well, I bought the cheapest set from someone on eBay.  Well, I learned how to sharpen, how to make cuts and make many mistakes but they were good for teaching. Now, that I have learned the basics, I am now ready to get better tools when my wallet recovers.  Yes, I have to vote with my wallet.  

[Larry Buskirk]

My budget says 

[Gerald]

All this said if I was able to get help starting over I would get a 3/8 bowl gouge as the single indispensable tool. Brand for a moderate price Crown, Henry Taylor or Artisan, also I have not used one but Hurricane has good reports.

[Kevin Beitz]

What brand does Grizzly tools sell?

I see they have carbide cutters.

[Gerald]

3 hours ago, Kevin Beitz said:

What brand does Grizzly tools sell?

I see they have carbide cutters.

Looks like Shop Fox. Cannot tell you a thing on them

[Masonsailor]

Well I’m going to chime in here on the carbide tool thing. I have one that has the round cutter from Easy that somebody gave me to try. Definitely not my cup of tea. It’s a scraping tool and not a shearing tool. Somehow there is this very pleasant experience when those ribbons of wood come shearing off while turning. The quality of the cut versus scraping means way less sanding and dust during the turning process. A 1/2” or 5/8” gouge with a fingernail Or Els grind on it is my choice of weapon. As far as brand I recently purchased one from Thompson and am very impressed. Most of mine are a potpourri of very old chisels, some of which date back to my father who was into making his own. 
Paul

[HandyDan]

I too prefer the traditional tools for the same reasons and use them most of the time.  I am happy I have the carbide tools for certain applications.  They do fill a need for me. 

[Gunny]

9 hours ago, HandyDan said:

I too prefer the traditional tools for the same reasons and use them most of the time.  I am happy I have the carbide tools for certain applications.  They do fill a need for me. 

 

Having had the last few weeks to test drive mine I am in same boat.  Great for some things but others I am more confident and proficient using regular HSS skews, gouges and such.  A few I have customized for particular jobs just to make it easier for me.  Have yet to try bowls so cannot say for them.