Another clueless newbie with a wood lathe

[Anonymous]

Yes!... very different from a cabinet maker's scraper!!

Check out turning tool makers' sites (link to Ahsley Iles on my site) for pix and descriptions...

 

[RobertMP]

If someone should stumble into this thread in the next two hours - could you tell me if this is worth a punt? All a bit vague so a gamble in any case I guess.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250070279097&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:UK:12


Thanks.

 

[NickWelford]

They look pretty good - could well be a number of Robert Sorby chisels there - retail £25 upwards - I would go for it, but set a limit of 100 maybe.

 

[RobertMP]

Thanks. I was thinking 100 maybe 110. I'm the kind that waits for the last 15 seconds so I've got a couple of hours to think about it

 

[RobertMP]

Looks like I'll be leaving that one based on how the bidding is going.

 

[RobertMP]

Looked again and the brand seemed to be 'home of woodworking' of which I can find no trace so let it go.

Plenty of other things I *should* be doing instead of turning so at least I can get on with them a bit longer.

 

[Anonymous]

Robert, I think that may be Craft Supplies Brand...

 

[RobertMP]

Craft Supplies was the only hit on Google but could not find anything with that branding on the site.

Wasn't going to go for a set but these seem to have the main items -

http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/RPWRPCHS8

 

[Anonymous]

Craft Supplies was the only hit on Google but could not find anything with that branding on the site.

If you go on their website to the tools section it's possible to read the brand name on the larger pics

You can see the record range here:
http://www.recordpower.co.uk/index.pl?c=TURNING-TOOLS note they appear to have some offers on at the moment... check any local dealer you may have...

In addition to a 3/8 spindle gouge, roughing out gouge I'd recommend a Chris Stott style parting tool (see here: http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=29650&src=froogle chris' has a plastic handle and cheaper if you can get one.

Some folks recommend a skew for beginners but I'd suggest waiting until you've become comfortable with using the others mentioned... it will be easier to learn the joys of the skew :wink:

 

[Blister]

Hi RobertMP

Are you interested in a set of Draper High Speed Steel turning tools ?

Set number AWL44 on the draper web site , 6 in total all in a wooden case and still in the draper carton

NEW NEVER USED

Purchased by my dad with a Draper Lathe , thats still in the box as well UNUSED

The set Retails for £121 , but make a good offer and I will ask him

can Email photos if you PM me your email address

:lol:

 

[RobertMP]

Blister,

Looked at so many chisels my head is spinning

That set is £73 here

I'm no brand snob but I've not had good experiences in the past with Draper tools. I know Record Power are budget tools as well but somehow I get the impression they may be better. Quite prepared to be corrected though.

Assuming I overcome my unreasonable prejudice any offer would be based on the price above so not sure it would interest you if you paid full price.

 

[Blister]

Try and make an offer

They are High speed steel , not the cheap carbon steel

and there would be no postage as you are local !!!

 

[CHJ]

They are the same tools as sold by many other Brands, I started with the Axminster Perform branded version in exactly the same box.

Nothing fancy and not a lot of finese about the handles but solid enough and still in use, others bought are only used to compliment them not replace them.

 

[RobertMP]

Axminster perform hss set is only £44.40 ! Doesn't look quite the same though.

£50 for the Draper set Blister?

 

[Wanlock Dod]

I have a set of Record Power tools, and they certainly work, but also have a couple of Sorby tools, and find that they seem to hold a rather better edge for longer, they are more expensive though.

Cheers,

Dod

 

[Russell]

Don't buy a set they are a compromise and often one or two of the chisels are smaller than really required You would be better with an 1 1/42 roughing gouge that a 3/4 and possibly a bigger scraper and skew chisel than in most sets. IMO its better to maybe buy Crwon or Hamlet good chisels at a reasonable price and buy 3 or 4 now and add to it for about the same money and get better chisels because you will buy them eventually when you need then believe me I did.

 

[Anonymous]

It just so happens that I have a 1 1/4" Record RoG for sale... £20 ovno... used twice... I prefer a skew!

 

[RobertMP]

Think I might end up clicking 'buy' just to stop looking at web pages

The Rutlands chisels don't look bad. Don't know if the user reviews can be trusted there but they are good too.

This is what is currently sitting in the 'basket'

DKWK29 1 1/2" Roughing Gouge
19.95
DKWK28 3/4" Roughing Gouge
9.95
DKWK41 3/8" Spindle Gouge
6.95
DKWK30 3/4" Diamond Section Parting Tool
9.95
DKWK34 1" Skew Chisel
9.95
DKWK26 3/8" Bowl Gouge
9.95
DKWK39 1 1/2" Round Nose Scraper
16.95
XT700 Precision Scroll Chuck Kit
99.95
XT700B Mini Jaws - 25mm
29.95
Total before carriage: 213.55

I read the posts about chucks and possible problems but with the leverage of paying by credit card I think it may be worth trying.

Any comments before I spend more than I did on the lathe?

 

[Blister]

Axminster perform hss set is only £44.40 ! Doesn't look quite the same though.

£50 for the Draper set Blister?

Just asked Dad and he said HOW MUCH !!!!

so i think thats a no

£70 if you collect from Dagenham

Ring Dad ( John ) on 0208 595 2709

Allen

 

[joekid]

hello chaps, hope this helps its saved me a fortune untill i get some propper tools, i gathered as many old wood chisels as poss, i then got a cheap/£11 bench grinder, then shaped a dollop of chisels into what look similar to woodturning chisels and wow im well impressed, ive turned loads of stuff ,and i dont feel inferior , in fact its great,untill i win the lotto anyway,have a look around flee markets,id post some pics but am having probs with images, have a good un lads,