Opinions on Lathe Tools

Re: Don't overlook P & N tools

Roger Dunn

>I ordered two unhandled tools, a 5/8's inch bowl gouge ($44.99) and a 1" skew ($42.99)from Woodcraft. I think they are the equal of those you are looking at. I'm not associated with Woodcraft or P&N, just a satisfied customer.

Roger

Re: Opinions on Lathe Tools

RonZ

>IMHO, here is my pecking order of brands. Crown is at the bottom, I'm just not happy with their steel and have had to resharpen many more times than the other brands. Hamlet or Packard is your best buy for the money, period. Sorby is fine but over-priced, unless you really need to have a brass button on the bottom of your tool handle. I only use them for tools that Hamlet doesn't have. Reguar Henry Taylor tools are a cut above but not enough IMHO to justify the price difference. I don't know about the Artisan series but it appears to me to bring it to a level equal to or less than Hamlet or Sorby.

I agree

MikeinCapeMay

>I have several P&N tools; a 3/8" detail gouge and 5/8" SupaGouge and I'm quite pleased with both.

Another vote for P& N *LINK*

tek

>I have the 1 1/8" Skew and the 5/16 detail gouge from Lee Valley. It doesn't seem that any U.S. Supplier carries the whole line. Lee Valley's selection is a little different from Woodcraft's. Rich Johnson seems to carry the most. I haven't ordered from him, so I don't know how his service is. Here is a link to his page.


http://www.sausalitoartgalleries.com/Rich%20Johnson/Beading%20Tools/beading_tools.htm

Re: Opinions on Lathe Tools

Les Robison

>I agree with Ron on his pecking order. I like the Hamlet and Packard(in particular the 2030/2060 series). They are pricey but hold their edge so well. I also find the Crown needs a lot more sharpening. I have not heard good things about the Artisian tools. If you are buying HSS, they all do the job pretty well. Just plan on more time sharpening.

Re: Don't overlook P & N tools *LINK*

Craig Daymon

>I saw those and they look great, but keep in mind that Lee Valley also sells P & N and it has been my experience that Lee Valley will beat Woodcraft's price every time and sometimes by a substantial amount.

Lee Valley is at (surprise):

http://www.leevalley.com

-Craig Daymon

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