Crown Tools Rolled Edge Skew Chisel
A skew chisel is a tool which repays practise with excellent results. The best, but sometimes the most daunting tool for planing spinle work and with practise, cutting clean beads and fine details.
The first skews were made from rectangular bar. Professionals then groudn a rounded edge to make tool rolling easier when cutting beads. Manufacturers then made a rounded (rolled) edge version, then...
Crown Tools Round Nose Scraper
Round Nose Scrapers can be more useful if the left shoulder is ground sharp (this is assuming the tool is being used for inboard turning).
Available in two sizes 1/2'' (13mm) and 3/4'' (19mm).
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Spindle Gouge
The Crown Spindle Gouges are available in 2 sizes, 3/8'' (10mm) and 1/2'' (13mm).
Standard spindle gouges are made by milling a shallow flute from a round bar.
The diameter of the bar dictates the size of the gouge. These gouges are used mostly for detail work like beads and coves.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Spindle Roughing Gouge
Spindle Roughing Gouges are used for roughing spindle blanks between centres.
Used for turning spindles from square to round and basic shaping.
Available in 2 sizes 3/4'' (19mm) which has a 8 1/2'' (216mm) handle and 1 1/4'' (32mm) which has a 14'' (256mm) handle.
NOT recommended for bowl (faceplate) work.
Crown Tools use traditional methods to make their...
Crown Tools Square End Scraper
Crown Tools Square End Scrapers are available in two sizes, 1/2'' (13mm) and 3/4'' (19mm).
These traditional scrapers are ground from rectangular bar.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Standard Parting Tool - 1/8'' (3mm)
Parting Tools are essentially used for parting, creating beads and spigots etc on spindle work.
There are a number of profiles. The standard parting tool is made from a simple rectangular bar from 1/8'' to 3/8'' - we have the 1/8'' available.
Sharpening - all parting tools can be sharpened with a fine stone but using a light touch on the grinder gives a useful litte burr...
Crown Tools Starter Set - 7 piece
This woodturning starter set from Crown Tools was created specifically for Stiles & Bates back in 2015.
Dave Bates has now retired (2024) and is no longer selling tools as he pursues his other interests.
So we, with Dave Bates' blessing are here to keep his starter set available - good old us eh!
This set includes a dovetail tool as this is a tool that most turners like to buy when...
Crown Tools Thin Parting Tool - 1/16'' (1.6mm)
This is Crown Tools Thin Parting Tool, width 1/16''.
Thin parting tools allow for very fine parting which is useful where you need the grain to match ie boxes, vases etc.
Sharpening - all parting tools can be sharpened with a fine stone but using a light touch on the grinder gives a useful litte burr which cuts a cleaner edge.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crucible Centre Square
The steel centre square from Crucible Tool.
3-1/4'' (82mm) long x 1-5/8'' (16mm) wide x almost 3/8'' (9.5mm) thick overall. The working area of the blade is 2-7/16'' (62mm) long and includes a 1/8'' (3mm) hang hole. It is ideal for chairmakers or turners who need to mark the centers of spindles or sticks for turning or shaving.
Using the tool is simple....
DMT Diamond Wave
DMT has developed the first diamond sharpener to combine convex and concave abrasive surfaces. The uniquely designed Diamond Wave affords longer sharpening strokes over traditional slip stones providing 0.0625" radii tapering to 1.000" radii accommodating all curved gouges. One tool can properly maintain a wide range of curved surface tools like in-cannel and out-cannel gouges, carving tools and wood...
Glenn Lucas 1'' Radius Edge Skew Chisel
Glenn Lucas 1'' Radius Edge Skew Chisel which is used for planing cuts and detailed work on spindles.
This is Glenn's preferred shape of skew chisel.
The handle is 10" in length
Glenn Lucas 1/2'' Spindle Gouge
The Glenn Lucas Spindle Gouge - 1/2'' - the ideal tool for detailed spindle work and box making.
Handle is 10" in length.
The gouge features a secondary bevel on the heel to give the tool some clearance when going around tight corners making concave curves or coves.
Glenn Lucas 3/4'' Square End Scraper
Glenn Lucas 3/4'' Square End Scraper used for box making and chucking recesses.
Handle is 10" in length
Glenn Lucas 3/8'' Spindle Gouge
The Glenn Lucas 3/8'' Spindle Gouge used for detailed spindle work and box making.
The handle is 10" in length.
The gouge features a secondary bevel on the heel to give the tool some clearance when going around tight corners making concave curves or coves.
Glenn Lucas 5/8'' Bar Bowl Gouge
The Glenn Lucas 5/8'' Bar Bowl Gouge with 16'' handle.
This tool is great for the rough shaping of wet or dry bowls as well as refining work.
The gouge features a secondary bevel on the heel to give the tool some clearance when going around tight corners making concave curves or coves.
Glenn Lucas Bowl Gouges
The Glenn Lucas Bowl Gouge - 3/8'' Round Bar (GL5S) or 1/2'' round bar (GL5)
Both can be used for the finer cuts on both the inside and outside of a bowl.
Handle is 16" for the GL5 and 14'' for the GL5S.
The gouges feature a secondary bevel on the heel to give the tools some clearance when going around tight corners making concave curves or coves.
Glenn Lucas Finishing Bowl Gouge - 5/8'' Round Bar
Glenn Lucas Finishing Bowl Gouge - 5/8'' Round Bar
Great tool for finishing the cuts on the bottom of the bowl inside.
Handle is 16" in length.
The gouge features a secondary bevel on the heel to give the tool some clearance when going around tight corners making concave curves or coves.
Glenn Lucas French Curve Scrapers
Glenn Lucas French Curve Scraper in various sizes
1 3/8'' x 3/8'' French Curve Negative Rake Scraper with 16'' handle ideal for refining the curves on bowls and platters
1 1/4'' x 5/16'' French Curve Scraper with a 16" length handle
Glenn Lucas Heavy Duty Bowl Roughing Gouge
The Glenn Lucas 3/4'' Heavy Duty Bowl Roughing Gouge with a 16" handle.
Ideal for rough shaping of unseasoned wood.
The gouge features a secondary bevel on the heel to give the tool some clearance when going around tight corners making concave curves or coves.
Glenn Lucas Round Nose Negative Rake Scraper
The Glenn Lucas Round Nose Negative Rake Scraper 1 3/8'' x 3/8'' with a 16'' handle
Great for refining the curves on bowls and platters, very similar to the GL1 but shaped with a round nose.
Hamlet 1/16' Parting Tool
Parting tools are mostly used for cutting through or forming shoulders, and are essential in any workshop.
Hamlet 3/16'' Diamond Parting Tool
The Hamlet diamond parting tool is not made from diamonds, sorry to disappoint! It refers to the diamond shaped profile which reduces friction, and therefore heat to avoid unwanted burn marks, or even splitting. The shape also reduces the risk of binding in the cut.
Hamlet Beading & Parting Tools
These beading and parting tools are used primarily for forming beads and spigots, these tools can also perform the standard parting tool tasks such as cutting through and forming shoulders.
Hamlet Big / Little Brother Cutter
1x replacement cutter that fits the Hamlet Big and Little Brother Hollowing Tool.
Hamlet Big / Little Brother Edge Protector
1x replacement edge protector that fits the Hamlet Big and Little Brother Hollowing Tool.
Hamlet Big Brother
Hamlet Big Brother is the complete set consisting of Multi Handle (26''), 1/2'' cutter, edge protector and a 5/8'' straight stem.
Does not include reducing collets, side handle or hollowing gate, but these are available separately.
Hamlet Bowl Gouge
Milled from round bar. Every Hamlet bowl gouge is finely turned for making the best of turned bowls, for heavy profile cuts or delicate feather cuts.
Hamlet Detail Gouge
Detail gouge for very fine point work between spindles.
Hamlet Hollowing Gate
Available in 19mm (3/4") and 25mm (1"). Other stem sizes can be made to order, but will have a longer lead time.
Hamlet Little Brother
The Hamlet Little Brother has the same set-up as its Big Brother. So it has the same 1/2" cutter and edge protector. The difference is that the Small Brother has a smaller (17") handle and the 5/8" stem is tapered.
Does not include reducing collets, side handle or hollowing gate, but these are available separately.
Hamlet Multi-Tip Scraper & Cutters
This versatile tool from Hamlet comes with three inter-changeable tips, which can be oriented to any position to give the most suitable angle of presentation to the work.
The three tips/cutters are round, pear and square in shape.
Handle is 10'' in length
Hamlet Oval Skew Chisel
Finely balanced tool designed to allow the tool ease of movement along the tool rest producing a clean fine finish without the fear of tool rest damage.
Hamlet Parting Tools
Parting tools are mostly used for cutting through or forming shoulders, and are essential in any workshop. The 1/8 parting tool (HCT 090) is a popular starter tool.
Hamlet Rolled Edge Radius Skew Chisels
A combination of radius skew and rolled edge for steadiness on the tool rest without fear of drag.
Hamlet Rolled Edge Skew Chisels
A combination of flat skew and rolled edge for steadiness on the tool rest without fear of drag.
Hamlet Round Nose Scrapers
Hamlet round nose scrapers are used on concave surfaces such as bowls to leave you with a smooth finish.
Hamlet Round Side Cutting Scraper
These Hamlet scrapers are used to finish the insides and bottoms of objects as they are able to cut where conventional tools cannot reach.
This 3/4'' Round Side Cutting Scraper has a 10'' handle.
Hamlet Side Handle
Will fit both Little Brother & Big Brother.
Hamlet Spindle Roughing Gouge
These are often simply referred to as roughing gouges but they are not to be used for roughing bowls. They are only for spindle work i,e roughing a square spindle to round.
Hamlet Standard Skew Chisel
Made from flat rectangular bar heavier than oval section for turning on legs, posts etc.
Hamlet Standard Spindle Gouge
These are tools for working between centres on parallel grain. For beads, coves and profile work on vases, cups and shaped work.
Hamlet Thread Chasers 18 tpi HSS (pair of)
Thread chasers by Hamlet Craft Tools in Sheffield, England.
These are tools used for chasing (this basically means cutting) a thread on your workpiece on your lathe and are made in matched pairs. One of the pair (the male or external thread) has its cutting 'teeth' at the end of the blade and is used for threading the outside of the workpiece, whilst the "female" has cutting teeth set at right...
Hamlet Thread Chasers 20 tpi HSS (pair of)
Elevate your woodturning with Hamlet Thread Chasers. Made in Sheffield, England, these high-speed steel (HSS) tools are designed for cutting or "chasing" precise threads on your workpiece. The pair includes one tool for external threads and one for internal threads. Each tool is fitted with a dark stained ash handle for comfort and durability.
High-speed steel (HSS) construction
20...
Hamlet Woodturning Boxed Set - 5 piece
The Hamlet woodturning boxed set of 5 includes:
3/4" Roughing Gouge (HCT064)
1/4" Spindle Gouge (HCT067)
1/2" Skew (HCT100)
1/2" Round Nose Scraper (HCT116)
1/4" Parting tool (HCT091)
HCT064 - 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge
Made in Sheffield from M2 High Speed Steel, this Spindle Roughing Gouge is a forged bar and comes with a 10-inch beech handle. Its primary...
Hamlet Woodturning Boxed Set - 6 piece
The Hamlet 6 piece boxed woodturning set includes:
3/4" Roughing Gouge (HCT064)
3/8" Spindle Gouge (HCT068)
3/8" Bowl Gouge (HCT083)
1/8" Parting tool (HCT090)
1" Skew (HCT102)
3/4" Round Nose Scraper (HCT117)
HCT064 – 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge
Made in Sheffield from M2 High Speed Steel, this Spindle Roughing Gouge is a forged bar and comes with...
Hamlet Woodturning Boxed Set - 8 piece
The Hamlet Woodturning 8 Piece Boxed Set comprising of:-
3/4" Roughing Gouge (HCT064)
3/8" Spindle Gouge (HCT068)
1/2" Spindle Gouge (HCT069)
1/2" Skew Chisel (HCT100)
1" Skew Chisel (HCT102)
3/4" Round Nose Scraper (HCT117)
1" Square Scraper (HCT114)
1/4" Parting Tool (HCT091)
HCT064 - 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge
Made in Sheffield from M2...
Henry Taylor Negative Rake Cove Tool
The Henry Taylor negative rake cove tool was designed to be used with The Decorating Elf but can also be used as an individual tool. When using with the Decorating Elf allows you to make coves.
Ideal for end grain work and spindle work.
Made with a high speed steel blade.
Henry Taylor Negative Rake Fine Point Tool
The Henry Taylor negative rake fine point tool was designed to be used with The Decorating Elf but can also be used as an individual tool.
Ideal for fine detail and is made with a high speed steel blade.