For those just getting going and cringe when you see a turning tool catalog, Richard Raffan turned professionally for 50-some years using this small selection of tools, some worn down to mere nubbins. And he boils them down further for those literally starting from tool #1. 6 or 7 tools will do 80-90% of the work you'll ever turn. Hope this helps you get going.
View: https://youtu.be/qAz1FfAtqmE?si=nu2dbHl-HOwNGm_3
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Richard Raffan's essential turning tools, short video
- Thread starter Steve Tiedman
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Raffan could turn bowls using a chopstick. Me—I need lots of tools!