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  • BrazosJake
    Veteran Member
    • Nov 2003
    • 1148
    • Benbrook, TX.
    • Emerson-built Craftsman
    #1

    Mini-turning set

    Well, couldn't resist the $99 Wilton mini at Amazon.

    Now I need a starter set of turning tools. A book may not be bad, either:-)

    I'll probably start out with tool-handles and move to pens.
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    • Tom Miller
      Veteran Member
      • Mar 2003
      • 2507
      • Twin Cities, MN
      • BT3000 - Cuttin' it old school
      #2
      A very inexpensive, but very usable starter set is the HF 8pc set. Make sure it's HSS. The set is something like $30 or $40. It's been mentioned here plenty.

      For books, I really like the Keith Rowley beginners book.

      Regards,
      Tom

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        • BigguyZ
          Veteran Member
          • Jul 2006
          • 1818
          • Minneapolis, MN
          • Craftsman, older type w/ cast iron top
          #3
          I have that set (actually, the set with the dark handles). Is there a problem using those for something like pens?

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            • MikeMcCoy
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2004
              • 790
              • Moncks Corner, SC, USA.
              • Delta Contractor Saw
              #4
              Jake - I ordered that one also and then ordered the book that Tom recommended to figure out how to use it. I did some looking on the net and found this site which has quite a few how-to articles.

              http://www.woodturningonline.com/Tur...g_to_turn.html

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                • kwgeorge
                  Veteran Member
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 1419
                  • Alvin, TX, USA.
                  #5
                  You may also want to drop by my site and take a look around in the turning section.
                  You may find something useful.

                  Ken

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                    • MikeMcCoy
                      Senior Member
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 790
                      • Moncks Corner, SC, USA.
                      • Delta Contractor Saw
                      #6
                      Beautiful work Ken and that is a Bookmark. Thanks

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