Wood Lathe Chisels

[lakeroadster]

Looking for some help in picking out chisels. I just acquired a Jet JWL-1236 and will be turning mostly pine.

I've watched numerous videos and done some searching online and there is so much out there it's hard to determine what would be a good starter set.

Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated.

John

 

[woody 73]

This one is a nice starter set:

https://www.rockler.com/crown-5-piece-full-size-turning-set


Don't ever do the following...Examine a turning tool with your fingers to close to the tip ask me how I know this. Blood all over the store and a trip to the ER.

 

[lakeroadster]

This one is a nice starter set:

https://www.rockler.com/crown-5-piece-full-size-turning-set


Don't ever do the following...Examine a turning tool with your fingers to close to the tip ask me how I know this. Blood all over the store and a trip to the ER.

Thanks Woody. I was just looking at the same set on Amazon for $160.. at least it appears to be the same?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C009YE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Robinson1]

Benjamin's Best is a good value.

I've got a couple Hurricane brand tools that have worked well.

Robert Sorby is worth the money for gouges that will see lots of use.

 

[beamrider]

Is this your 1st time with a wood lathe? If so (and I'm sure I'll be in the minority here) go to HF and pick up the cheap 8pc set. Much easier to learn to properly sharpen the tools on something cheap, and you won't feel quite as bad if/when you mess up an edge.

 

[lakeroadster]

Thanks guys.

I ended up buying a set of Robert Sorby Chisels.

After reading reviews of various chisels from a variety of manufacturers Robert Sorby seemed to have the best reviews.

 

[jimreed2160]

The Rockler set is good. I have an earlier version of it. Pricy, but good stuff is. I would also add the 2" gouge from Amazon. I use my 2" gouge for almost everything. It is stout and really gets the job done. I even use it for making pens. Good luck with your lathe.

 

[matt_i]

My Dad got some Woodpeckers inserted carbide tools, mid length. He showed me a few pieces and the finish is better than any of his HSS lathe tools that I could see.

They were purchased at highland woodworking in Atlanta- Virginia-Highlands neighborhood.

I thought the prices of the tools were very reasonable considering the inserted technology.

 

[crguy]

My Dad got some Woodpeckers inserted carbide tools, mid length. He showed me a few pieces and the finish is better than any of his HSS lathe tools that I could see.

I bought a carbide insert tool also. I only make an occasional slick handle, etc. and never learned how turn stuff like the old pros. The carbide insert tools are "scraping only" and that seems to work fine for me. No worry about catching a tool and having a big wreck or hurting myself.

 

[crguy]

Is this your 1st time with a wood lathe? If so (and I'm sure I'll be in the minority here) go to HF and pick up the cheap 8pc set. Much easier to learn to properly sharpen the tools on something cheap, and you won't feel quite as bad if/when you mess up an edge.

That would be a good way to learn a valuable and frustrating lesson in the difference between good steel and import ****.