Are these chisels suitable for turning?

[Jorica]

Hi there,

Someone local is selling these chisels on behalf of a family member but they don't have any information on them. Do they look suitable for wood turning? Or are they only for hand-carving?

They're only up for £10 and they appear brandless so will probably be low quality, but as a newbie they'll just be for practicing.

Cheers!

Jorica

 

[Duncan A]

They're carving chisels.
Don't try using them on a lathe!

 

[Jorica]

They're carving chisels.
Don't try using them on a lathe!

Thank you for the speedy reply Duncan! I'll avoid them.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

yep, they're allegedly carving chisels.

 

[Eshmiel]

yep, they're allegedly carving chisels.

Indeed - they can be found in many a cheap-tool emporium for anything between £20 & £60 the set. They get very poor reviews: cheese metal; wonky handles that fall off easily; blade shapes that are far from the traditional carving shapes and are difficult to shape & sharpen.

 

[Lons]

Useless for carving and downright dangerous to use on a lathe. That's why they're £10. Avoid them like the plague.