I find that small tools are handy for small work. Big ones will still fit
but can be pretty awkward. If you get the small set it sounds like they will
do for now and you can get a larger one later if you need it. The small ones
will still be good.
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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS, Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com
"Karl B" wrote in message
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"Emily P" wrote in news:1157388183.179165.193450
@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Hello,

I am a full time woodworker but brand new to woodturning. I am planning
on purchasing a jet mini lathe and I am about to buy my first set of
tools. I was looking at the Henry Taylor mini tools as a possibility.
After doing some reading on the forum to get some recommendations I
noticed that just about everyone seems to recommend going with full
sized tools over midi / mini tools. I am wondering if that is always
the case even if you are only looking to turn small scale objects - no
bowls full sized spindles, etc? I am buying the lathe to do some
production runs of a very specific small scale item for my business -
spindles less 3/8" diameter tapering to 1/16" between 4-7" long with
beads coves etc. These will be crochet hooks and needlework tools. My
question is given what I will be turning would you still advise buying
full sized tools?

Thanks,
Emily


I have both sizes because that's what I need. I started with the
mini/midi set and still use them for pens, tops and other ornaments. My
advice is to use what fits your work and what you are comfortable with.
Given your small projects I would guess the small set would work just
fine.

Karl