Fellow Turning Geniuses,
Sevreal weeks back we hand discussions in regards to the Robert Sorby Turnmaster lathe tool. Several expressed the disappointment of the poor performance of this tool. The way it had a tendency to “snatch” or do all kinds of bad things. This is when I was schooled in Hunter Carbide tools.
I turn sitting in a wheelchair so getting angles on things is hard on a good day. I own the Sorby Turnmaster tool and it scared me to death almost everytime I used it. I talked with Sorby about this ongoing issue. I was given a solution and it has worked out well for me. I bought the SteadyPro tool rest mounting system. When used along with the Turnmaster the results were excellent. What I did was this. I commented to turning bowls exclusively when using the outboard turning feature on my Laguna 1216 lathe. I added the 20” bed extension to give me added space. Then I could fit my chair under the extension and swing my tool much more easily. I use the Turnmaster on the inside of bowls only. That large removable head is the issue. I could not get that tool to sit on my tool rest properly. I am not that strong and have a pretty fair shake in my hands. It was almost like Sorby was telling me that this tool and the SteadyPro tool rest were developed as a matched pair. For me that SteadyPro along with the Turnmaster is most excellent. Thank You!
I still want to buy two or three hunter carbide tools. Can you guys give me a heads up and tell me which three cutters or tools I should buy for all round use? Right now I have been turning between spindles. I now want to start turning bowls. That said… can you give me the top 3 tools where my money would be best spent? I sure would appreciate the guidance.
Thom Schuck
Portland
Sevreal weeks back we hand discussions in regards to the Robert Sorby Turnmaster lathe tool. Several expressed the disappointment of the poor performance of this tool. The way it had a tendency to “snatch” or do all kinds of bad things. This is when I was schooled in Hunter Carbide tools.
I turn sitting in a wheelchair so getting angles on things is hard on a good day. I own the Sorby Turnmaster tool and it scared me to death almost everytime I used it. I talked with Sorby about this ongoing issue. I was given a solution and it has worked out well for me. I bought the SteadyPro tool rest mounting system. When used along with the Turnmaster the results were excellent. What I did was this. I commented to turning bowls exclusively when using the outboard turning feature on my Laguna 1216 lathe. I added the 20” bed extension to give me added space. Then I could fit my chair under the extension and swing my tool much more easily. I use the Turnmaster on the inside of bowls only. That large removable head is the issue. I could not get that tool to sit on my tool rest properly. I am not that strong and have a pretty fair shake in my hands. It was almost like Sorby was telling me that this tool and the SteadyPro tool rest were developed as a matched pair. For me that SteadyPro along with the Turnmaster is most excellent. Thank You!
I still want to buy two or three hunter carbide tools. Can you guys give me a heads up and tell me which three cutters or tools I should buy for all round use? Right now I have been turning between spindles. I now want to start turning bowls. That said… can you give me the top 3 tools where my money would be best spent? I sure would appreciate the guidance.
Thom Schuck
Portland