Q: What tools are included in this set?
This set of turning tools includes 4mm, 6mm and 9mm spindle gouges, a 13mm skew chisel and a 1/2" × 1/8" parting tool, covering the core cuts needed for spindle turning.
58B1801 - HSS Basic Turning Set of 5
A basic set of five HSS lathe tools ideal for the beginner.
With 4 1/2" to 5 1/2" blades and overall lengths of 11 1/2" to 12 1/2", these tools are easy to control while you are learning technique.
Useful for a good range of turning projects, this set consists of 4mm, 6mm and 9mm spindle gouges, a 13mm skew chisel and a 1/2" x 1/8" parting tool.
This is a fine set that will be useful for years to come.
Made by Henry Taylor Tools Ltd. of Sheffield, England.
This set of turning tools includes 4mm, 6mm and 9mm spindle gouges, a 13mm skew chisel and a 1/2" × 1/8" parting tool, covering the core cuts needed for spindle turning.
Yes, the shorter blades and overall lengths give more control while you're still learning technique, and the five tools cover a good range of turning projects.
A parting tool cuts a narrow groove to separate a finished piece from the waste stock or to establish diameters before shaping with other tools.
Yes, like most high-speed steel lathe tools, a quick hone on a grinder or sharpening jig before first use gives a cleaner, sharper edge from the start.
| Materials | High-speed steel |
| Dimensions | 4mm, 6mm and 9mm spindle gouges; 13mm skew chisel; 1/2" × 1/8" parting tool; 11 1/2"-12 1/2" overall length; 4 1/2"-5 1/2" blade length |
| Includes | Spindle gouges (three sizes); skew chisel; parting tool |
| Color/Finish | Dark wood |
| Package Quantity | Set of 5 |
| Country of Origin | England |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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High-Speed Steel Basic Turning Set
A basic set of five HSS lathe tools ideal for the beginner.
With 4 1/2" to 5 1/2" blades and overall lengths of 11 1/2" to 12 1/2", these tools are easy to control while you are learning technique.
Useful for a good range of turning projects, this set consists of 4mm, 6mm and 9mm spindle gouges, a 13mm skew chisel and a 1/2" x 1/8" parting tool.
This is a fine set that will be useful for years to come.
Made by Henry Taylor Tools Ltd. of Sheffield, England.