"Leon" wrote in message
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On 2/5/2012 10:18 PM, Matt wrote:
On 2/5/2012 6:25 PM, Leon wrote:
On 2/5/2012 4:54 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 2/5/12 4:45 PM, Justin Time wrote:
Yes, I did neglect the turning tools cost, but upon the advice given,
I'll
start with the HF tools or the Amazon as you listed.

Thank you


Any HSS tools will work great until you start to notice the difference
in better steel.
But, you may want to go ahead and spend the rest of the $300 Leon
suggested on sharpening tools. Sharpening tools are multi-taskers so you
will use them on more than just turning tools, even if you decide you
don't like turning. And if you end up loving turning and upgrade to
higher quality turning tools, you'll already have the sharpening tools.



I have several 15~20 turning tools and I hate sharpening. I am really
seeing a lot of a new brand that never needs to be sharpened. They have
replaceable carbide teeth tips and some have 4 new cutting edges. IIRC
about $15 for replacement cutters. IIRC Craig of Kreg tools has
introduced this line. Only need about $500 total for all the basic
styles.

http://www.easywoodtools.com/

I have the Easywood Mini finisher - it's the only tool I use anymore for
pen turning. Works great!

Matt

Great, I have heard nothing but good comments about the tools. Do they
work well on the more exotic materials like the plastics, coffee beans,
money blanks, etc?
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They will work well anyplace any other scraper would work.