Hi folks,
New to turning and to this forum. I looked around and didn't see much in the way of guidance for buying tools, gouges and the like. I've done some homework and understand the metal issues with HSS vs. Carbon Steel. However, my question is simpler.
I want to buy decent/quality tools without paying JUST for the name. So, if I were to buy, Sorby, for example, I'm sure I'd get a good tool, or set. But how much of the cost would be just for his name? Not that I'd not buy it anyway, but I'd like to know what I'm buying.
Also, I've seen a lot of "suggestions" about what specific tools a newbie like me should buy. And I'd like some help with that too. Individual tools rather than a set?
About five years ago I took a turning class and couldn't follow up for a variety of reasons. This weekend my wife and I are attending a weekend class at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. It's only two days, but it's a smaller class and I've got my questions written out.
Guess I need as much help as I can get to begin with and any suggestions about tools would be greatly appreciated. Santa will be bringing them. Yes, I believe in Santa, especially with a promise like that.
Jerry
New to turning and to this forum. I looked around and didn't see much in the way of guidance for buying tools, gouges and the like. I've done some homework and understand the metal issues with HSS vs. Carbon Steel. However, my question is simpler.
I want to buy decent/quality tools without paying JUST for the name. So, if I were to buy, Sorby, for example, I'm sure I'd get a good tool, or set. But how much of the cost would be just for his name? Not that I'd not buy it anyway, but I'd like to know what I'm buying.
Also, I've seen a lot of "suggestions" about what specific tools a newbie like me should buy. And I'd like some help with that too. Individual tools rather than a set?
About five years ago I took a turning class and couldn't follow up for a variety of reasons. This weekend my wife and I are attending a weekend class at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. It's only two days, but it's a smaller class and I've got my questions written out.
Guess I need as much help as I can get to begin with and any suggestions about tools would be greatly appreciated. Santa will be bringing them. Yes, I believe in Santa, especially with a promise like that.
Jerry