Tools

Tool Sharpening: 

20 minutes before each business meeting there will be a tool sharpening demonstration.  All folks are invited to bring their tools and learn how to properly sharpen them under the auspices of an expert turner.

 

Tools needed by novice or first time beginning turners: 

• Narrow Parting Tool
• 3/8" Spindle Gouge
• 1/2" Skew Chisel
• Roughing Gouge:
  • 3/4" for a mini lathe
  • 1-1/4" for a regular lathe
• Bowl Gouge
  • 1/2" for a mini lathe
  • 5/8" for a regular lathe

   

New Tools available for special projects.

Bowers rasps - 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 inch diameters

Berger Ring Chuck - available from Arnie Geiger

 

The club has several sets of Benjamin's Best™ tools. One can purchase the set of tools listed above for about $75 (plus shipping). We have found these tools to be great for the beginning turner because they are inexpensive, thus allowing one to hone one's sharpening skills without grinding away expensive tools.