I saw that SB Tools was going to be a vendor at the AAW annual symposium. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to go. Can anybody tell me whether Stu had tools displayed, and whether he is now selling them? Like, for example, his tool rest for grinders?
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Stuart Batty Tools?
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Yes! Stuart Batty tools had a booth at Louisville. According to the signage the website will be active before the end of the month. They definitely had grinder platforms for sale (including Wolverine version). I think they may have had handles, as well.
Yes he had a lot of tools for sale. He also had a lathe set up at the end and was doing a lot of turning showing off his tools.
Thanks for the responses. That certainly makes me happy. I have a number of his tools, and use his handle system. Everything I have has been well-designed, and a pleasure to use. Welcome back, Stu!
Can anyone please clarify if Stuarts website is now active
stuartbattytools.com website was suppose to launch June 21 according to the price list they were handing out at the symposium.
Lance Mirrer
AKA "taxman"
Just tried. So far, not active
This has happened a few times with different iterations of that outfit unfortunately. In Saratoga last year we were told a website and items were coming out within x timeframe. Hands down the best grinding platform system around, but can’t seem to consistently get things produced or roadblocks keep coming up, such is business. Still parts and pieces and tools that can be used in that system kicking around if you know where to look
Lance Mirrer
AKA "taxman"
@ Cindy Drozda's seminar yesterday, she mentioned she has platforms in stock.
Thats good to hear!
can’t get Stuart to answer a message sent to his Instagram.
Cindy Drozda has the sharpening platforms in stock and for sale.
Launches tomorrow.. July 18
Email bounced back undelivered: sales@stuartbattytools.com
Maybe it's not tomorrow yet?
.. just saw thatwebsite now changed, now states July 20
Seems fittingMaybe it's not tomorrow yet?
Now delayed to July 21
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I really like Stuart's grinder platform. Seriously considering making it my next tool purchase.
Thanks for this tip, Guy!
still missing . . . and it’s the 21st.
Lance Mirrer
AKA "taxman"
Give the guy a little credit. It's still the 21st and there is a countdown clock showing 7 hrs.
credit expiring.
According to Stuart, the issue is the hosting service. Having been there myself, I can be patient.
Active. just visited: https://stuartbattytools.com/links-to-turning-tools
Some interesting ideas there if they come to fruition, like the laminated range he is bringing out. Same principle as laminated Japanese blades. That should allow him to push the Rockwell hardness higher without the risk of breakage. It may also reduce the cost, but that is yet to be seen.
I'm also interested to see his 'plan' to bring out a "15V replaceable tip gouge". If that comes to fruition it should be a winner for him as there is no other 'active' maker of a 15V option. My testing shows that 15V outperforms the other available HSS options with its edge durability on more demanding woods. A replaceable tip is also good concept, IMO.
Stuart has added video content and articles to his new web site https://stuartbattytools.com/home
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signed up for his Feb 2024 Provo, UT class. Hard to wait 6 months!