Tool list

[GaTurner]

I've only been turning a few years but I have a lot of tools.
More than I use or need. Is there such a thing as a list of
what tools needed for a turning shop. I purchased a shop
after my friends husband died. She sold the large machines
but had a lof of multiple things. Not being a woodworker and
a fairly new turner, I was wondering what I really need to just
turn. I have about 10 tape measures and a few carpenter braces,
Spiral screwdrivers and such. Only want to keep what I need to turn.
I know this is a strange request but I appreciate any advice.
Sandra

[dlgWoodWork]

First thing is, what do you want to turn? Even in just a turning woodshop there are differences. If you want to turn large bowls, platters, etc you would need one set of items. If you just want to turn pens, a different set of tools would be needed.

I learn a lot about turning from YouTube. If you like to watch videos, find someone who turns what you would like turn and see what tools they use.

Simple list would be:
Lathe
Turning tools
A way to sharpen the turning tools
Work holding items - chucks, faceplates, drive and spur centers

As far as other machines, lots of turners like to have a bandsaw.

[MichaelMouse]

Look at what they sell as sets for turning. Always a parting tool, skew or two, couple gouges and a scraper or two you can convert for beading. Good way to start. If you're going to go more toward bowls than spindles, add at least one suitably sized deep gouge.

[badwhiskey]

Here's what I find to be essential:

Clamps
Bandsaw with green wood blade
Handsaw
Cordless drill
Drill press
Mallet

Chuck
Drill chuck
Spur center
Multi-tip live center
Center finder
Skew (2 sizes)
Parting Tool
Roughing Gouge
Spindle Gouge
Detail gouge
Bowl gouge
Scrapers - 3
Pen mandrel
Buffing set up
Grinder
Sharpening tool rest

I'm probably forgetting a bunch of stuff.

[woodhead]

badwhiskey said:

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Here's what I find to be essential:

Clamps
Bandsaw with green wood blade
Handsaw
Cordless drill
Drill press
Mallet

Chuck
Drill chuck
Spur center
Multi-tip live center
Center finder
Skew (2 sizes)
Parting Tool
Roughing Gouge
Spindle Gouge
Detail gouge
Bowl gouge
Scrapers - 3
Pen mandrel
Buffing set up
Grinder
Sharpening tool rest

I'm probably forgetting a bunch of stuff.

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Sand Paper, bowl/pen Finish


Al

[Grey Mountain]

1. Lathe
2. 'Nother lathe
3. Bigger lathe
4. Last lathe I'll ever buy
5. "But it was a good deal..."
6. "Cuz I didn't have one like that
7. Had to have one more than my brother
8. A few chisels

That should about do it.

GM

[Rodneywt1180b]

You said you've been turning a few years. For now take all the tools you're not constantly using and put them in a box. After a while get rid of the tools that stay in the box.
Rodney

[gear jammer]

You need to have a table saw. Where else could you store blanks and other wood for turning.

[Ruler2112]

gear jammer said:

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You need to have a table saw. Where else could you store blanks and other wood for turning.

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This literally made me burst out laughing... I just used my bandsaw last night to cut something that would've been better done on my tablesaw, but taking all the wood and other stuff off of so that I could use it just wasn't worth it. I'm way too much like described in Peter Brown's 'Confessions of a Wood Hoarder' video...

[Grey Mountain]

Rodneywt1180b said:

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You said you've been turning a few years. For now take all the tools you're not constantly using and put them in a box. After a while get rid of the tools that stay in the box.
Rodney

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BLASPHEMY!!!

You might need them some day!

GM