On Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:18:45 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote:

HF used to have a halfway decent $10 set but it's $60 now. $30 in the
Amazone: http://tinyurl.com/6vel9ed

Those are "mini" tools, Larry. A 1/4" roughing gouge? A 1/8" spindle
gouge? etc.. Good for turning pens and such, but not much good for
general spindle turning. And zilch for faceplate turning.

For a set, the HF is the best for the money. But all the OP really needs
to start turning is:

diamond parting tool
3/4" or 1" roughing gouge
3/8" or 1/2" spindle gouge
1/2" or 3/4" round nose scraper

In a pinch, he could make do with a spindle gouge and a parting tool, but
that gets old pretty quick. When he gets around to bowl (faceplate)
turning he can add a 1/2" bowl gouge.

But don't listen to me, here's a list from the local turners club:

http://www.inwwoodturners.com/contro...20Woodturners%
20Beginners%20Tool%20List.pdf

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