On Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:26:50 -0400, Anon Ymous
wrote:

Is this a wood turning forum or a "Hot Sexy video" forum? What a bunch
of junk!

In case there are any turners reading I'll try a post. Does anyone have
any experience with the Stone Mountain turning tools sold by Peachtree
Woodworking Supply?

Will they do a good job?
Suggestions for a set?

I'm a beginner turner and would like a decent quality set of tools that
I can grow into.

Thanks!

I've been turning for about 8 years (in between other wood projects
and work)....I've never seen those tools, but I bought the 8 piece set
from Harbor Freight years ago for $40. It's now going for $60 (when
not on sale). This set meets all of my spindle and pen turning needs.
Bowl turning which I'm just starting to play around with needs a bit
different chisels (or at least a different grind on them).

IMO, basically if they are HSS (High Speed Steel), then if you don't
like the handles - turn your own. If you don't like the grind angle
on them, change them. I've also found that investing in some system
like the Wolverine sharpening system ensures that I get it nice and
accurate when I sharpen the gouges (much better than doing it
free-hand).

Gimp