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Wood lathe tools needed?
I just purchased a wood lathe. I've never used a lathe before. Now my problem is where to buy the tools and what would be the minimum amount of tools needed. There's such a wide variance on the net. Some are very large and expensive others (like sears) look smaller. One is hardened steel, another with carbide tips. I will not be turning bowls or pens. I'll be making indian flutes. Suggestions?
Answer:
try starting with a 5-6 pc. set. check here:
http://www.woodcraft.com/
http://www.pennstateind.com/
avoid carbon steel, stick to high speed steel(HSS) M2. they dont need to be sharpened as often.
you will need an 8" slow speed grinding wheel. about $100 or less at either of the above 2 sites. you dont want a high speed grinder.
as you get comfortable with the tools, and sharpening them, you will find out which individual chisels you like and need.
Hope that helps. Good Luck, turning is a great hobby.
 1PC ER11 SPRING COLLET BORE 1/8" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F5806 US $4.75 
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 5/16" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6307 US $6.25
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 10 Pcs 1/10" Dia Machine Drilling Tool HSS Round Turning Lathe Bar US $6.44
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 10 Pcs 4" x 1/10" Machine Drilling Tool HSS Turning Lathe Bar US $5.65
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 1PC ER16 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F5903 US $5.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 11/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6308 US $6.25
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 1PC ER20 SPRING COLLET BORE 1/16" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6002 US $5.50
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 1PC ER20 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6003 US $5.50
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 1PC ER11 SPRING COLLET BORE 1/16" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F5802 US $4.75
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 1PC ER20 SPRING COLLET BORE 1/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6001 US $5.50
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 1/4" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6306 US $6.25
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 1PC ER25 SPRING COLLET BORE 13/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6110 US $5.75
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 1PC ER25 SPRING COLLET BORE 11/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6108 US $5.75
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 7/16" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6311 US $6.25
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 1PC ER20 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/8" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6010 US $5.50
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 ER32 1" STRAIGHT SHANK COLLET CHUCK CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL & WORKHOLDING #G04 US $23.00
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/4" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6319 US $6.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 23/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6318 US $6.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/8" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6309 US $6.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 7/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6305 US $6.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 21/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6316 US $6.25
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 1PC ER40 SPRING COLLET BORE 1" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6424 US $6.75
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 1PC ER25 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6102 US $5.75
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 17/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6313 US $6.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 1/2" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6312 US $6.25
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 1PC ER40 SPRING COLLET BORE 15/16" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6422 US $6.75
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 11/16" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6317 US $6.25
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 1PC ER40 SPRING COLLET BORE 17/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6411 US $6.75
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 13/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6310 US $6.25
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 ER20 MT2 MK2 M10 SPRING COLLET CHUCK CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL & WORKHOLDING #A22 US $17.25
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 1PC ER40 SPRING COLLET BORE 13/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6408 US $6.75
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6302 US $6.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 1/8" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6303 US $6.25
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 ER16 SPRING COLLET SIZE 10MM (1 PC) CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL & WORKHOLDING #A0310 US $4.25
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 MACHINIST LATHE MILL TOOL GTD Greenfield Tap Wrench Holds No # 15 US $29.99
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 2 SECO TGR-85-5 LATHE INSERT TOOL HOLDERS, NEW US $20.49
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 3/16" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6304 US $6.25
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 1PC ER32 SPRING COLLET BORE 5/8" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6315 US $6.25
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 1PC ER40 SPRING COLLET BORE 25/32" INCH CNC MILLING LATHE TOOL WORKHOLDING F6418 US $6.75
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 12 BRAZED CARBIDE 1/2" LEAD ANGLE TURNING LATHE TOOL BITS US $16.49
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 NEW HERTEL MCKNR 206 LATHE CUTTING TOOL FREE SHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA US $32.99
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 1 LOT SHOUSE TOOL LATHE INSERT TOOL HOLDERS (7 PIECES), NEW US $23.16
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 1 1/4" KENNAMETAL LATHE TOOL HOLDER CARBIDE INSERTS A661 US $49.99
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 ACT AL16 370 Carbide Lathe Tool Bit LOT OF 6 US $54.00
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 Tool Post Set5 Holders Piston BXA 10 To 15" Lathe Swing US $170.00
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 LATHE TOOL HOLDER FOR SMALL LATHE US $22.00
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 24 BRAZED CARBIDE 3/8" SQUARE NOSE TURNING LATHE TOOL BITS US $19.05
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 Ready Tool Co. Heavy Duty Live Work Center for Lathe 1-3/4" Straight Shank US $150.00
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 20 Pcs 1/16" Dia High Speed Steel Round Lathe Turning Tool Bar US $6.27
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 ACT AL16 370 Carbide Lathe Tool Bit LOT OF 5 US $50.00
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 12 BRAZED CARBIDE 5/16"NEUTRAL THREADING TURNING LATHE TOOL BITS US $9.75
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 NEW 10pc Metal Lathe Mill Carbide 3/8" C6 Tool Tooling Turning Quality Bits Set US $23.99
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 12 BRAZED CARBIDE 5/8" THREADING TURNING LATHE TOOL BITS US $16.09
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 6 - 12" QUICK CHANGE LATHE TOOL POST SET WEDGE TYPE AXA US $124.95
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 7" Round Lathe Handle Mill Milling machine surface tool cutter od grinder parts US $38.50
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 12 BRAZED CARBIDE 3/8" LEAD ANGLE TURNING LATHE TOOL BITS, US $8.75
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 Economaster Model S-400 16-1/2" x 40" Gear Head Tool Room Lathe US $4,250.00
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 12 BRAZED CARBIDE 5/8" SQUARE NOSE TURNING LATHE TOOL BITS US $16.09
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 Kennametal UY 018 WB 1821 1\" LATHE TOOL HOLDERS,SPU422 CARBIDE INSERTS INV=510 US $19.00
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 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TOOL POST SET 6-12" SWING AXA WEDGE US $145.95
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 Value Lathe 3-1/2" Square Turret Tool Post & Holder US $271.99
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 Starrett Last Word Dial Test Indicator No 711 MACHINIST MILL LATHE TOOL US $66.09
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 10 Pcs 4" x 0.067" Machine Drilling Tool HSS Turning Lathe Bar US $5.76
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 valenite cnc lathe tool holder dmng mclnl-16-4c used US $25.00
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 Single Tool Holder for Hardinge Lathes US $10.00
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 4" x 1/16" Machine Grooving Tool HSS Turning Lathe Bar 20 Pcs US $6.67
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 36 BRAZED CARBIDE 3/8" POINTED NOSE TURNING LATHE TOOL BITS, US $37.99
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 10-15" QUICK CHANGE LATHE TOOL POST SET WEDGE TYPE BXA US $159.95
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 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TOOL POST SET 10-15" SWING BXA WEDGE US $165.95
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 INTERTECH 42-170 CNC LATHE-3 AXIS- LIVE TOOLING- GANG TOOL- TURNING CENTER- 42mm US $29,900.00
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 QUICK CHANGE LATHE CARBIDE TOOL HOLDER FITS ALORIS BXA US $57.00
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 QUICK CHANGE LATHE LG BORE TOOL HOLDER FITS ALORIS BXA US $29.00
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 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TOOL POST SET FITS ALORIS CA WEDGE US $330.00
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 Double Tool Holder for Hardinge Lathe US $20.00
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 TTC 8 Piece High Speed Steel Lathe Tool Set - Overall Length : 2-1/2" US $62.37
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 TTC 8 Piece High Speed Steel Lathe Tool Set - Overall Length : 3-1/8" US $71.65
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