Leave your grinder lonely.

And it keeps getting better from there.

Let Wispy Shavings Fly

Start turning with the high-performing edge, unmatched balance, and unique strength only premium steel and American manufacturing provide.

Quality wood lathe turning tools by Carter and Son Toolworks

Let Wispy Shavings Fly

Start turning with the high-performing edge, unmatched balance, and unique strength only premium steel and American manufacturing provide.

Goodbye Grinder - Hello Razor Edge

Buttery cuts and and less grinding, compliments of durable, razor M42 high speed steel. After working with M42 in our factory for decades, it was a clear choice for the tools. Our proprietary heat-treat and polishing processes further ensure the sharpest, strongest edge at your lathe.

Goodbye Grinder - Hello Razor Edge

Buttery cuts and less grinding, compliments of durable, sharp M42 high speed steel. After working with M42 in our factory for decades, it was a clear choice for the tools. Proprietary heat-treat and polishing processes further ensure the sharpest, strongest edge at your lathe.

Bowl turning essentials

The beloved wooden bowl pairs functionality and beauty. Take your bowl turning to the next level with high-performing tools.

Delicate detail essentials

Everyone knows good things come in small packages. Achieve fine details with our favorite delicate-but-durable tools.

Spindle Turning Champions

Between centers you'll find a vast array of unique projects and techniques. Complete your tool arsenal with these essentials.

Box turning essentials

A personal favorite, the wooden box is a blank canvas for your design inspiration. Let these essential tools kick-start your box turning!

Bowl turning essentials

The beloved wooden bowl pairs functionality and beauty. Take your bowl turning to the next level with these high-performing tools.

Delicate detail essentials

Everyone knows good things come in small packages. Achieve fine details with our favorite delicate-but-durable tools.

Spindle turning champions

Between centers you'll find a vast array of unique projects and techniques. Complete your tool arsenal with these essentials.

Box turning essentials

A personal favorite, the wooden box is a blank canvas for your design inspiration. Let these essential tools kick-start your box turning!

Bowl turning essentials

The beloved wooden bowl pairs functionality and beauty. Take your bowl turning to the next level with high-performing gouges & scrapers.  

Delicate detail essentials

Everyone knows good things come in small packages. Achieve fine details with our favorite delicate-but-durable tools.

Spindle turning champions

Between centers you'll find a vast array of unique projects and techniques. Complete your tool arsenal with these essentials.

Box turning essentials

A personal favorite, the wooden box is a blank canvas for your design inspiration. Let these essential tools kick-start your box turning!

Step Into Our Factory

We finished up this batch of handsome gouges shortly after our weekly team meeting. To give you an idea of our meetings, envision coffee-stained notepads and calipers (and maybe a pastry or two...).

And the all-important topic of our discussion? Details.

Big, small - if it impacts your tools and your turning we talk about it. From handle balance to tool grinds, we're not cutting corners.

Step Into Our Factory

We finished up this batch of handsome gouges shortly after our weekly team meeting. To give you an idea of our meetings, envision coffee-stained notepads and calipers (and maybe a pastry or two...).

And the all-important topic of our discussion? Details.

Big, small - if it impacts your tools and your turning we talk about it. From handle balance to tool grinds, we're not cutting corners.

Quality wood lathe turning tools by Carter and Son Toolworks

Step Into Our Factory

We finished up this batch of handsome gouges shortly after our weekly team meeting. To give you an idea of our meetings, envision coffee-stained notepads and calipers (and maybe a pastry or two...).

And the all-important topic of our discussion? Details.

Big, small - if it impacts your tools and your turning we talk about it. From handle balance to tool grinds, we're not cutting corners.

Quality wood lathe turning tools by Carter and Son Toolworks
Quality wood lathe turning tools by Carter and Son Toolworks

Wood Chips in Your Inbox

The best of woodturning tips, inspiration, and tool sales.

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Wood Chips in Your Inbox

The best of woodturning tips, inspiration, and tool sales. We value your privacy. No gimmicks, just wood chips.

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Wood Chips in Your Inbox

The best of woodturning tips, inspiration, and tool sales. We value your privacy. No gimmicks, just wood chips.

Value is required
Wood chips are on the way!