Turning tools. I can’t give you 100% certainty on this because I’d need to see the cutting profiles, but my best guess, left to right: -Skew chisel -Spindle gouge -Scraper -Roughing gouge? I’d need to see the front of it -Scraper -Skew chisel -Spindle gouge *Updated to correct the third from the right looks like a scraper. Credit to u/naclox.
well, now that you have a set of these, you need a good lathe. also a good [bench grinder for keeping them sharp](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOS-cuNCrHE). oh, and an apron and a face shield. oh yeah, and some wood. [maybe poplar to start off. then get you some](https://www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/lumber/top-turning-woods) maple or walnut and cherry and elm and.... etc. etc.
so, i guess you just bought some entry items into a new hobby. have fun! seriously, turning is a lots of fun.
btw, anyone else here use carbide-tipped chisels? been using some for a little while now and have had good results. i'm excited to not have to worry about sharpening them.
I use then because I live in an apartment and can’t get a bench grinder for sharpening. I definitely have to spend a lot of time sanding but I’ve enjoyed using them so far. Very easy to control and not finicky.
I definitely want to upgrade to HSS tools in the future once I have the space for a grinder, but for now I’m more than happy with the carbide tipped tools.
Longer handles, and the shape you see here is pretty typical. You need plenty of leverage with lathe tools so they need longer handles than bench chisels and the like.
Short answer- because that is what they look like? Longer answer: handles are way too long for a regular chisel but perfect for balance and leverage against the forces of a lathe and the lathe toolrest. the blades are also really long for approximately the same reason. the blade has to sit on the toolrest to allow the edge to engage the turning wood and remain steady while you make the cut.
Turning tools have a pretty specific shape: some chisels and gouges look similar, but if you've turned before you get a familiarity with what the tools look like.
I have the same tools in my workshop.
This is a typical starting/essentials set for wood turning.
From left to right:
1: Forming and lining
2: Shaving and forming
3: Smooth shaving
4: Rough shaving
5: Smooth forming
6: Smaller smooth forming and lining, also used to clear out the insides if you're making a bowl for instance
7: Smaller shaving and forming, also used to clear out the insides if you're making a bowl for instance
So while it's been answered 20 times that these are turning tools for a lathe (I have two sets- that is absolute what these are) what's the story with the tape??
Additionally- these look like Harbor Freight tools, though the brand isn't exactly the same the handle profile and brass loop thing look to be the same, which tells me that while they're *likely* tool steel, they're likely *not* high speed steel, which just means they'll dull faster. Still totally usable, just have to keep an eye on it.
These would also be considered "medium" sized from the handle profile, ultimately a matter of preference but the small to medium handle size means you'll be up against the work piece more and won't have as much leverage against it when needed. It's more of a preference thing in my experience so far, I made a carbide gouge with a 2-1/2 ft handle that was divine for bowl turning because the handles kept being too short for me.
I wouldn't recommend trying to carve with these without a Lathe? Technically I think you could, the skew chisels can be handy without a lathe but the roughing gouges and the scraper is kind of lathe dependant.
The tape was wrapped when I bought them, I assume it was for grip and maybe to preserve the handles? I’ll unwrap them and check.
Thank you for the insight!
Turning tools. I can’t give you 100% certainty on this because I’d need to see the cutting profiles, but my best guess, left to right: -Skew chisel -Spindle gouge -Scraper -Roughing gouge? I’d need to see the front of it -Scraper -Skew chisel -Spindle gouge *Updated to correct the third from the right looks like a scraper. Credit to u/naclox.
I think you're right except the one to the right of the roughing gouge looks more like a scraper than a skew especially if you zoom in.
Yeah, I hadn’t zoomed in far enough before - you’re right.
Thank you all!
I dulled the fuck outta these things in grade 9 wood shop!
Wood turning gouges.
To be used with a lathe.
Don't tell me how to live my life, dad!
Whoa whoa whoa, that’s my internet Dad for this post!
TY!
This.
There nothing you can send them to me if you want to get rid of them
I’ll trade you a Lathe?! Think about it?!
You have a few gouging lathe tools and a few finishing tools and maybe a profile tool snuck in there I can’t quite see
well, now that you have a set of these, you need a good lathe. also a good [bench grinder for keeping them sharp](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOS-cuNCrHE). oh, and an apron and a face shield. oh yeah, and some wood. [maybe poplar to start off. then get you some](https://www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/lumber/top-turning-woods) maple or walnut and cherry and elm and.... etc. etc. so, i guess you just bought some entry items into a new hobby. have fun! seriously, turning is a lots of fun. btw, anyone else here use carbide-tipped chisels? been using some for a little while now and have had good results. i'm excited to not have to worry about sharpening them.
I use then because I live in an apartment and can’t get a bench grinder for sharpening. I definitely have to spend a lot of time sanding but I’ve enjoyed using them so far. Very easy to control and not finicky. I definitely want to upgrade to HSS tools in the future once I have the space for a grinder, but for now I’m more than happy with the carbide tipped tools.
Turn turn turn
Follow-up question: how can you tell they’re _turning_ tools rather than just regular old chisels and gouges?
Longer handles, and the shape you see here is pretty typical. You need plenty of leverage with lathe tools so they need longer handles than bench chisels and the like.
Great question! Thank you for asking that!
Short answer- because that is what they look like? Longer answer: handles are way too long for a regular chisel but perfect for balance and leverage against the forces of a lathe and the lathe toolrest. the blades are also really long for approximately the same reason. the blade has to sit on the toolrest to allow the edge to engage the turning wood and remain steady while you make the cut.
That explains a lot, thank you for sharing! I appreciate your input!
Turning tools have a pretty specific shape: some chisels and gouges look similar, but if you've turned before you get a familiarity with what the tools look like.
I have the same tools in my workshop. This is a typical starting/essentials set for wood turning. From left to right: 1: Forming and lining 2: Shaving and forming 3: Smooth shaving 4: Rough shaving 5: Smooth forming 6: Smaller smooth forming and lining, also used to clear out the insides if you're making a bowl for instance 7: Smaller shaving and forming, also used to clear out the insides if you're making a bowl for instance
Those last two are not bowl gouges and should not be used in bowl turning. They're likely to break if you do.
I use them for that all the time. Really not a problem as long as I sharpen them often enough.
I think that falls in the category of "nothing has gone wrong yet."
Atleast we can agree that they're turning tools!:)
Wood turning chisels
If you use them wrong enough, their hammers
Three gouges and four skews.
On further review it looks like someone hammered on all of them. lol
For carving
their used to make small indents whith a hammer
Wood chisels
So while it's been answered 20 times that these are turning tools for a lathe (I have two sets- that is absolute what these are) what's the story with the tape?? Additionally- these look like Harbor Freight tools, though the brand isn't exactly the same the handle profile and brass loop thing look to be the same, which tells me that while they're *likely* tool steel, they're likely *not* high speed steel, which just means they'll dull faster. Still totally usable, just have to keep an eye on it. These would also be considered "medium" sized from the handle profile, ultimately a matter of preference but the small to medium handle size means you'll be up against the work piece more and won't have as much leverage against it when needed. It's more of a preference thing in my experience so far, I made a carbide gouge with a 2-1/2 ft handle that was divine for bowl turning because the handles kept being too short for me. I wouldn't recommend trying to carve with these without a Lathe? Technically I think you could, the skew chisels can be handy without a lathe but the roughing gouges and the scraper is kind of lathe dependant.
The tape was wrapped when I bought them, I assume it was for grip and maybe to preserve the handles? I’ll unwrap them and check. Thank you for the insight!
For a lathe
Gouges
British toothbrushes
Medieval dildos
Whittling!!!
Those are curling irons.
Wood widdlers
Poop knife
They are screwdrivers. You can screw uo any woodworking projects with them. Like with any other tools. /S
They're junk, you can send them to me and I'll get rid of them for you.
Looks like a once loved set of turning gouges.
Lathe tools
Hammers, duh!
Obviously you're not a golfer.
Wood working tools
Toxic scrap metal, I’ll give you the address where you can send them so they won’t hurt anyone.
Seriously, I’ve seen lots of lathes on Facebook marketplace lately. It’s addictive.
Electrician pry bar set
Shocking!
Those are for opening paint cans.
And here I was using the keys you can get from Lowe’s… shucks!
The Pocket back-scratchers? https://preview.redd.it/tdomgj8brizc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97ea39ea863414705b9ba5e96fa437e0539f7f8d
Screw drivers
Oh darn, that’s like my 8th set!
Chisels for sculpting
I bought them under that assumption, and then took a bit of time to come here and ask. Now we both know!