Wood Turning Tools

Since 1982, Craft Supplies USA has offered the finest wood turning tools available from top manufacturers like Henry Taylor Tools Ltd, Robert Sorby Tools, Crown Tools, Robust Tools, and Easy Wood Tools. Our collection includes woodturning chisels, gouges, scrapers, and carbide tools, all picked by our in-house experts for their quality and value. We only sell what we would use in our own shops, so you’re sure to find the best woodturning tools for your needs. Shop with confidence knowing that your tool purchase is backed by our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.

Selecting the Right Turning Tools for the Job

We understand the dedication and artistry that goes into woodturning, and we’re here to provide the turning tools that empower your creativity. Whether you’re a beginner looking for simple woodturning tools to get you started or you’re a seasoned expert looking for professional wood lathe tools to level up your game, we’ve got you covered. However, with the large number of woodturning tools available today, choosing the right ones may seem difficult. The information in our Woodturning Tool Selection Guide will help you determine which turning tools you need and which ones you don’t. If you have any questions when choosing tools, please give us a call at 1-800-551-8876 and we’ll gladly provide helpful advice.

Woodturning Tools for Beginners

If you’re just getting started wood turning, we recommend taking a look at carbide turning tools that use replaceable carbide cutters. Carbide woodturning tools, like those from Easy Wood Tools, are a great option for beginning woodturners because you can simply rotate the cutter to expose a fresh cutting edge. You can start turning without the need to purchase dedicated sharpening gear. We also carry Red Dragon™ carbide cutters that have a titanium nitride coating for longer wear resistance over uncoated carbide cutters.

If you’re a new wood turner and want to learn how to turn on a wood lathe using traditional woodturning tools and techniques, we recommend the Beginner tools listed below. This selection includes woodturning tools that will allow you to turn most basic projects. The Intermediate woodturning tool list is a similar set but with a few added wood lathe tools to accommodate a larger range of projects. The Advanced wood turning tool set list includes all of the tools we use in our Dale L. Nish School of Woodturning.

Beginner Woodturning Tool Set:

1/2" Bowl Gouge
3/4" Radius/Round Point Scraper
3/16" Diamond Parting Tool
3/8" Spindle Gouge
1/2" Skew Chisel
3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge

Intermediate Turning Tool Set:

1/2" Bowl Gouge
3/4" Radius/Round Point Scraper
1-1/2" Radius/Round Point Scraper
3/16" Diamond Parting Tool
3/8" Spindle Gouge
1/2" Spindle Gouge
1/2" Skew Chisel
3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge

Advanced Woodturning Tool Set:

1/4" Bowl Gouge
1/2" Bowl Gouge
3/4" Radius Scraper
3/16" Diamond Parting Tool
1/4" Spindle Gouge
3/8" Spindle Gouge
1/2" Spindle Gouge
1/2" Skew
1-1/2" Radius Scraper
3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge

Professional Woodturning Tools

We carry several lines of professional wood turning tools like the M42 Stay Sharp Tools by Henry Taylor Tools Ltd. and the M42 Razor Edge Tools by Crown Tools. Developed especially for Craft Supplies USA, the M42 Stay Sharp gouges provide both the superior edge retention and sharpness that professional woodturners demand.

Henry Taylor Tools

Handcrafted in Sheffield, England by skilled craftsmen for more than 150 years, Henry Taylor tools combine traditional forging techniques with state of the art hardening and finishing processes to produce some of the world’s finest woodturning tools. These wood lathe tools are made of premium M2 high-speed steel which goes through rigorous testing to ensure proper hardness and edge holding ability before being branded with the trusted Henry Taylor trademark.

Hamlet Tools

Manufactured in Sheffield, England, Hamlet Tools offers a number of signature tool ranges for professional wood turners like Glenn Lucas and Alan Lacer. The Glenn Lucas tools are exact replicas of the tools Glenn uses daily in his production wood turning shop. Available in both M2 and M42 high-speed steel to suit your needs.

Robert Sorby Tools

Robert Sorby tools have long been a popular line of wood turning tools. Still made in-house in Sheffield, England, their special attention to heat treating, material quality and overall craftsmanship have made them one of today’s top choices in wood lathe tools.

Crown Tools

For nearly six decades, Crown tools has provided woodturners with a line of woodworking tools that combine the rich tradition of Sheffield steel making with modern innovative techniques to bring you a line of high-performance woodturning chisels, gouges, skews, scrapers, and parting tools with superior edge-holding ability.

Robust Tools

Robust tools are proudly 100% American-made and forged from premium high-speed steel. But what truly sets them apart is their unique nitriding process. Unlike a simple coating, nitriding is a diffusion process that infuses extra carbon and nitrogen into the base metal. This significantly enhances wear resistance and edge retention, meaning these woodturning tools will stay sharp and perform reliably for longer.

Easy Wood Tools

Easy Wood Tools, the original and best carbide woodturning tools, simplify the woodturning process by eliminating complicated bevel angles and the need for sharpening. These innovative tools, featuring razor-sharp carbide cutters, deliver exceptional finishes and effortless wood turning experiences. When a cutter dulls, simply rotate it for a fresh edge. Easy Wood Tools are proudly made in the USA.

Hollow-Pro Tools

Designed by renowned woodturner, Mike Jacokfsky, Hollow-Pro tools are a revolutionary solution for free-hand hollow turning. The innovative swivel cutter, set at a negative angle, provides superior control and a less aggressive cut. Hollow-Pro tools are proudly made in the USA.

CryoTek™ Tools

CryoTek™ tools are high-quality, value-based woodturning tools made from cryogenically treated M2 high-speed steel. They provide increased wear resistance and edge-holding ability comparable to more expensive brands. Each tool features a solid beech handle with a stainless steel bolster.

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