Hello Tracey, it’s funny my wife spells her name the same way 😂. But the couple of things I would like to ask, that I really liked was the level you showed and the other thing was that chip deflector. I really liked your video! You explained everything very thoroughly.
I am new to the art and these tools are what I am am looking at. It's a real pleasure to see a positive video on EWTools. I have seen negative video on EWT, but they were comparing the micro line with full size hss tools on pine and the EWTuser was jamming the tool into the wood, getting tear out. Thank you for a great video
Thank you Tracey. You showed me what I was looking for in using these tools. Let us know when you have your own channel. Looking forward to more videos.
A big thank you from Bill in Greater Madawaska Ontario Canada What an enjoyable video. The information is first rate, the calm working manner and, to my musicians ear, the background music is maybe one of the best on CZcams turning videos. I started my turning career with carbide tools and, at times, I wonder if I need to use more traditional tools to solve my tear out and hollowing problems. Watching your videos helps me let the tools do the work and to stop ‘forcing’ the cutting..
Thank you Bill for your kind words, we are so glad these videos have been helpful for you. If you are having issues with tear-out, you may want to give our Negative Rake cutters a try, they are great for reducing tear-out.
Thank you, Lady, for showing that carbide tools are not a monster like the traditionalists make it to be. A bad carpenter will fight with the best tools. while a good carpenter will make use of whatever is at hand.
I learned to turn with a set of Bucks Brothers tools from the 1930's. After using Easy Wood Tools the antiques I was using have been put away. I have nothing against tradition tools being disabled carbide is just easier for me.
Wonderful to watch your video and you using the gouge. I am a first timer. I just bought a lathe and EasyWood turning gauge. I was thinking would I be able to use the bowl gauge safely, would I able to set the angle right, how would I face a catch if my angle is not right, etc. Thanks for easing my fear. I did buy finishing gouge with the lathe. Your explanation, your pleasant voice, your way of describing essential points, etc., a perfect combination of an effective teacher. I have saved and subscribed your video. When I get disappointed with my turning, I will watch your video to feel better.
Thank you for your comments, we are very glad you are enjoying your Easy Wood Tools turning tools. A gouge is typically a traditional HSS turning tool, we refer to our round cutting tool as an Easy Finisher. Our square cutting tool is called An Easy Rougher and the diamond-shaped tool is an Easy Detailer. Thanks again for your kind remarks.
Hello Mike - thank you for this great question. Easy Wood Tools carbide-tipped turning tools are scraping tools, not designed for shearing. The square shaft held flat on the tool rest and parallel to the floor gives you the safest and easiest to control cut. Thank you.
The wood nor the end viewer know what tools were used. carbide..hands down is easier to use off the mark and are far cheaper to maintain..I would get rid of your present round holding bar and go with a flat piece of stock. mind you..the old guard will say that if you are not using the old style tools...great vid .
I have an easy wood set and while I find it relatively “easy” to shape the outside of a bowl I Can’t for the life of me seem to do the inside walls without getting a major catch. I use the full size finisher, I’m careful to keep it level but bang it catches both near the lip of the bowl and down the bottom where it sweeps into the base. It’s driving me nuts, especially when I see here videos, any tips out there for a frustrated would be bowl turner would be most gratefully received, thank you.
Hello Paul - There are many variables when turning that can cause a catch. Keeping the tool level is important but also make sure to keep the tool rest adjusted as close to the project as possible, the less overhang the better. Adjusting your speed can also be helpful, try increasing your speed a bit to lessen the chance of a catch. Our new negative rake cutters will almost completely eliminate catches. The Ci0NR cutter is the right one to fit your Full-Size Easy Finishing Tool, I know you will like it. You are also welcome to call me here at Easy Wood Tools (859) 246-0294 and we can talk through it. We are here to help!
EWT are awesome... However if you want to make your own chip deflector and have a drill and a hacksaw you can make one practically for free. (I've made a couple myself; a small perspex offcut and some glue and a small nut and bolt is all you need). (Or you can buy a cheap clear face shield instead of the chip deflector.)
Purists hate these tools. I am not a purist. I dont even own any wood turning equipment, but I have turned a couple of bowls from processed fire wood, using high speed tools, needing to be sharpened too many times. I dont own a grinder because I am afraid of fires caused by sparks. These tools have increased my interest in wood turning and in buying my own equipment. Thanks.
EasyWoodTools were the first set of tools I purchased less than a year ago or so when I first started turning anything. I recently got a new lathe as my old one died, and with it came a very nice, and expensive, set of high speed steel tools.... I still prefer carbide tools. Much easier to work with, no need to sharpen, although you CAN sharpen carbide tips.
so...scrapers,proper giggled at that silly little guard thing though... don't blow money on these silly gimmicks and just learn how to cut instead of using scrapers,any fool can scrape an inferior surface...
I am also a woman woodturner, and maybe our hands are just softer. I very much like the idea of the "silly little guard thing", especially when roughing.
Kitikatter D you do realize if you use say,a bowl gauge,you could dictate where the shavings 'fly',big fat shaving with no dust.They will go nowhere near your hands or body(usually they 'fly' over the right shoulder for a right handed person) then theres the superior finish that gauges and skews produce compared to scrapers which eliminates nearly all sanding unless working on very dense woods(even then you start sanding at say 600 or 800 grit compared to going through a thousand grits if shaped with scrapers) now I ask you which would you prefer?the pretence that these tools keep your hands soft and are safe or would you rather produce superior quality work while keeping the same 'soft hands',in an environment just that's MUCH safer on your lungs? also,I can't imaging how annoying that bit of plastic will be if you were to try shear scrapeing with it for example,it totally eliminates any versatility a scraper does have and limits the tool even further... BUT... I wonder if they have a dedicated version of a shear scraper that you can buy for the bargain price of....... see where I'm getting at?
You do realize folks like myself like these due to low start up cost, over head and maintenance right? I would love and likely down the road will get into traditional tools. Especially after watching Mr. Batts demonstrate the 40 deg. grind. However- I Just bought a lathe ( I would like to use) don't have money for $130 each for 5 different traditional tools, plus a grinder, nor do I have room for all that. With the easy start kit I can at least get started with 3 tools for the cost of 1 traditional tool. No grinder needed, no extra room for a grinder etc. Plus I come from a metal lathe background so I am definitely more comfortable with carbide bits. Instead of trying to exercise "elite" mind think. Try actually supporting the craft and help new people get into it. There is enough obstacles for folks in their own mind. Don't need to add in with some folks being worried about what they use instead of results they get.
Or just let people get, and use, what they want to use..... I have both carbide and HSS tools. I use both. I hate sharpening HSS. Carbide tools are faster, typically easier to use, and less intimidating to new turners.
Great video watching an accomplished turner, and the voice was easy on the ears. Thank you Tracey from WALES.
I’m a beginner and this video was excellent, thank you Tracey
Hello Tracey, it’s funny my wife spells her name the same way 😂. But the couple of things I would like to ask, that I really liked was the level you showed and the other thing was that chip deflector. I really liked your video! You explained everything very thoroughly.
I am new to the art and these tools are what I am am looking at. It's a real pleasure to see a positive video on EWTools. I have seen negative video on EWT, but they were comparing the micro line with full size hss tools on pine and the EWTuser was jamming the tool into the wood, getting tear out. Thank you for a great video
Very good, worthwhile, straightforward demonstration on a realistic piece.
Thank you Tracey. You showed me what I was looking for in using these tools. Let us know when you
have your own channel. Looking forward to more videos.
Excellent video. Im in. I can see huge savings in the short and long run, not having to buy a bench grinder and the associated wheels.
Congratulations on what you do !!!
Great video which convinced me you should learn to use traditional woodturning gouges.
A big thank you from Bill in Greater Madawaska Ontario Canada
What an enjoyable video. The information is first rate, the calm working manner and, to my musicians ear, the background music is maybe one of the best on CZcams turning videos. I started my turning career with carbide tools and, at times, I wonder if I need to use more traditional tools to solve my tear out and hollowing problems. Watching your videos helps me let the tools do the work and to stop ‘forcing’ the cutting..
Thank you Bill for your kind words, we are so glad these videos have been helpful for you. If you are having issues with tear-out, you may want to give our Negative Rake cutters a try, they are great for reducing tear-out.
Thanks from someone else Tracey. I have been wondering about these for sometime. My decision is now made. Thanks for a very easy to follow guide.
Cricky, what a top sheila, fair dinkum sheeza rippa, :^) great job Tracey very concise and to the point, thank you.
Thank you, Lady, for showing that carbide tools are not a monster like the traditionalists make it to be. A bad carpenter will fight with the best tools. while a good carpenter will make use of whatever is at hand.
A very good tutorial.
Excellent advertisement for easy wood turning tool they probably paid you well
Love it! great video! I'm looking into getting some now
I have a COMPLETE SET of EWTs. The set included the #2 hollowing tool and the 1/8th parting tools. EWT are the BEST lathe tools ever!
Got a set they are the cats meow 👌
I learned to turn with a set of Bucks Brothers tools from the 1930's. After using Easy Wood Tools the antiques I was using have been put away. I have nothing against tradition tools being disabled carbide is just easier for me.
Wonderful to watch your video and you using the gouge. I am a first timer. I just bought a lathe and EasyWood turning gauge. I was thinking would I be able to use the bowl gauge safely, would I able to set the angle right, how would I face a catch if my angle is not right, etc. Thanks for easing my fear. I did buy finishing gouge with the lathe. Your explanation, your pleasant voice, your way of describing essential points, etc., a perfect combination of an effective teacher. I have saved and subscribed your video. When I get disappointed with my turning, I will watch your video to feel better.
Thank you for your comments, we are very glad you are enjoying your Easy Wood Tools turning tools. A gouge is typically a traditional HSS turning tool, we refer to our round cutting tool as an Easy Finisher. Our square cutting tool is called An Easy Rougher and the diamond-shaped tool is an Easy Detailer. Thanks again for your kind remarks.
Bonjours j'ai tout compris malgré que je ne connait pas votre langue, super comme démonstration merci. MR
Molto brava nella spiegazione complimenti
she is a beautieeee, and great video !
Nice👍👍👍👍👍
do you like the square shaft as compared to the round. i have used only rounds and feel i can do better shear cuts?
Hello Mike - thank you for this great question. Easy Wood Tools carbide-tipped turning tools are scraping tools, not designed for shearing. The square shaft held flat on the tool rest and parallel to the floor gives you the safest and easiest to control cut. Thank you.
The wood nor the end viewer know what tools were used. carbide..hands down is easier to use off the mark and are far cheaper to maintain..I would get rid of your present round holding bar and go with a flat piece of stock. mind you..the old guard will say that if you are not using the old style tools...great vid
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Fantastic tools. They have stepped up my skills and wood turning enjoyment. Just one suggestion.... wear a face shield.
What about tear Out? I find more tear out with those tools?
There is very little tear out unless the wood is prone to tear out!
I have an easy wood set and while I find it relatively “easy” to shape the outside of a bowl I
Can’t for the life of me seem to do the inside walls without getting a major catch.
I use the full size finisher, I’m careful to keep it level but bang it catches both near the lip of the bowl and down the bottom where it sweeps into the base.
It’s driving me nuts, especially when I see here videos, any tips out there for a frustrated would be bowl turner would be most gratefully received, thank you.
Hello Paul - There are many variables when turning that can cause a catch. Keeping the tool level is important but also make sure to keep the tool rest adjusted as close to the project as possible, the less overhang the better. Adjusting your speed can also be helpful, try increasing your speed a bit to lessen the chance of a catch. Our new negative rake cutters will almost completely eliminate catches. The Ci0NR cutter is the right one to fit your Full-Size Easy Finishing Tool, I know you will like it. You are also welcome to call me here at Easy Wood Tools (859) 246-0294 and we can talk through it. We are here to help!
@@jbluley Thanks for the reply, I’ll give that cutter a go, I’m in the U.K. but thanks for the phone number.
@@jbluley I did try it and it worked a treat, I finished my bowl and it turned out great, thank you.
A detail Qatar?
I wonder if going slowly eliminates some sanding?
No the faster the better. Lathe speed that is and yes take fine, very fine cuts.
Does she have her own channel? Would love to see more videos from her.
Corey - hold on and stay tuned, more is on the way!
nice dog...
Great video, I would love to get a chip deflector but at £80 ($111) is just too much to pay
EWT are awesome... However if you want to make your own chip deflector and have a drill and a hacksaw you can make one practically for free. (I've made a couple myself; a small perspex offcut and some glue and a small nut and bolt is all you need).
(Or you can buy a cheap clear face shield instead of the chip deflector.)
I don't think it would be that difficult or expensive to make your own chip deflector.
I also see that Easy Wood Tools has a chip deflector available for $26.99
i am Indian plz i want work with your workshop
Purists hate these tools. I am not a purist. I dont even own any wood turning equipment, but I have turned a couple of bowls from processed fire wood, using high speed tools, needing to be sharpened too many times. I dont own a grinder because I am afraid of fires caused by sparks. These tools have increased my interest in wood turning and in buying my own equipment. Thanks.
EasyWoodTools were the first set of tools I purchased less than a year ago or so when I first started turning anything. I recently got a new lathe as my old one died, and with it came a very nice, and expensive, set of high speed steel tools.... I still prefer carbide tools. Much easier to work with, no need to sharpen, although you CAN sharpen carbide tips.
no way she bought them... this smells of paid advertisement. thank you easywood tools for giving tracey these tools
The video was posted by Easywoodtools, so you might be right
so...scrapers,proper giggled at that silly little guard thing though...
don't blow money on these silly gimmicks and just learn how to cut instead of using scrapers,any fool can scrape an inferior surface...
I am also a woman woodturner, and maybe our hands are just softer. I very much like the idea of the "silly little guard thing", especially when roughing.
Kitikatter D you do realize if you use say,a bowl gauge,you could dictate where the shavings 'fly',big fat shaving with no dust.They will go nowhere near your hands or body(usually they 'fly' over the right shoulder for a right handed person)
then theres the superior finish that gauges and skews produce compared to scrapers which eliminates nearly all sanding unless working on very dense woods(even then you start sanding at say 600 or 800 grit compared to going through a thousand grits if shaped with scrapers)
now I ask you which would you prefer?the pretence that these tools keep your hands soft and are safe or would you rather produce superior quality work while keeping the same 'soft hands',in an environment just that's MUCH safer on your lungs?
also,I can't imaging how annoying that bit of plastic will be if you were to try shear scrapeing with it for example,it totally eliminates any versatility a scraper does have and limits the tool even further...
BUT...
I wonder if they have a dedicated version of a shear scraper that you can buy for the bargain price of.......
see where I'm getting at?
You do realize folks like myself like these due to low start up cost, over head and maintenance right? I would love and likely down the road will get into traditional tools. Especially after watching Mr. Batts demonstrate the 40 deg. grind. However- I Just bought a lathe ( I would like to use) don't have money for $130 each for 5 different traditional tools, plus a grinder, nor do I have room for all that. With the easy start kit I can at least get started with 3 tools for the cost of 1 traditional tool. No grinder needed, no extra room for a grinder etc. Plus I come from a metal lathe background so I am definitely more comfortable with carbide bits.
Instead of trying to exercise "elite" mind think. Try actually supporting the craft and help new people get into it. There is enough obstacles for folks in their own mind. Don't need to add in with some folks being worried about what they use instead of results they get.
Or just let people get, and use, what they want to use..... I have both carbide and HSS tools. I use both. I hate sharpening HSS. Carbide tools are faster, typically easier to use, and less intimidating to new turners.