• essential M42 HSS steel woodturning tool set for sale Basic wood lathe turning tool set by Carter and Son Toolworks
  • Basic wood lathe turning tool set by Carter and Son Toolworks.
  • Basic wood lathe turning tool set by Carter and Son Toolworks.
  • Basic wood lathe turning tool set by Carter and Son Toolworks.
  • Basic wood lathe turning tool set by Carter and Son Toolworks.
  • Wood lathe turning tool bowl turning set by Carter and Son Toolworks.
  • Wood lathe turning tool bowl turning set by Carter and Son Toolworks.
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The Essential Tool Set

$ 450.94

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  • Overview
  • How This Tool Is Built
  • Priority Shipping. Free Returns.

Overview

You’ll find yourself reaching for these essential tools time and time again. With a razor edge and unmatched balance, there’s never been a better time to make sure your most used tools are the best tools in your shop. 

  • Suited for a wide range of projects, from bowl to spindle turning
  • Unique round tang for strength and longevity 
  • Superior M42 high speed steel with a 10% cobalt content, for unparalleled edge holding 
  • M42 HSS' unique durability and razor edge mean less grinding and cleaner cuts
  • Unmatched flute polish boosts the razor edge and provides efficient chip flow
  • Put comfort and control first with an interchangeable aluminum handle
  • Handcrafted in the USA, and backed by a lifetime guarantee and hassle-free returns
  • Shipped sharp with a double bevel for reduced catches and cleaner cuts

The Essential Tool Set comes with 4 tools, 2 handles, 2 adapters:

  • 5/8” Bowl Gouge
  • 1/2” Spindle Gouge
  • 1/2” Skew
  • 1/8” Parting Tool
  • (1) 16” x 3/4” Handle
  • (1) 12” x 3/4” Handle
  • (1) 5/8” Adapter
  • (1) 1/2” Adapter

The Essential Tool Set Plus comes with 4 tools, 4 handles, 4 adapters: 

  • 5/8” Bowl Gouge,
  • 1/2” Spindle Gouge
  • 1/2” Skew
  • 1/8” Parting Tool
  • (1) 16” x 3/4” Handle
  • (3) 12” x 3/4” Handle
  • (1) 5/8” Adapter
  • (3) 1/2” Adapter

(The Essential Tool Set Plus provides each tool with its own signature aluminum handle)

How This Tool Is Built

We start with the sharpest edge, and we don't stop there. Vanquish vibration, say adios to constant resharpening, and let wispy shavings fly. Delivering superior performance at your lathe drives our manufacturing. 

We’ve worked with M42 high speed steel for 4 decades, and it’s uniquely suited to woodturning. You’ll grind less - a cobalt additive provides unparalleled edge holding. And the steel produces a finer, sharper edge for clean cuts. M42 is a win-win: less grinding and smoother cuts. 

Our carefully sourced M42 starts as solid stock and is precision machined (not formed) with a unique round tang for unmatched strength. Every gouge sports a distinctive flute polish. This boosts the razor edge and provides efficient chip flow. Learn more about M42 HSS here.

Rigorous and detailed sums up our manufacturing. Each tool’s vibration-demolishing round tang has a diameter so precise you’ll hear a ‘pop’ when you pull it out of the handle. And every tool leaves our factory razor sharp and backed by a 100% lifetime guarantee. Built to last!

Rest assured our aluminum handles feel as great as they look. Perfectly weighted for balance and maneuverability, and designed to fit your hand. You’ll forget the handle is even there, in the best way possible. Two set screws secure your tool into the handle and allow removal for sharpening.

From flute polish to handle knurling, we’re not cutting corners. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been turning for decades, it’s an honor to serve you with quality tools. Learn more about our story here

Priority Shipping. Free Returns.

Priority Shipping means your tool will arrive at your lathe shortly! Once your tool has undergone our rigorous manufacturing process, we ship via priority mail for speedy delivery to your lathe. 

United States Over $275 - FREE Shipping
United States Under $275 - $9.95 Shipping 
Canada and International  Calculated during checkout

 

Returns are hassle free. Give us a call or send us an email and we'll provide you with a return mailing label and complete refund.  

Customer Reviews

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Larry Cuculic
Exceptional Tools

I have only just started using these tools, but they are such a huge upgrade from my previous carbide turning tools. The fit and finish are second to none, these are heirloom quality pieces, think Lie Nielson or Blue Spruce for a comparison. The tools came sharp and ready to turn. I can't wait to get more experience and time with these tools. I would also like to note how friendly and helpful the staff are. I believe I talked with the owner about the skew in this set and asked about upgrading to a larger one to help with my inexperience with the tool. Not only was this possible, but he took the time to talk this over with me. And the individual who took my order was so helpful and made sure that I was completely happy and even sent some videos to watch before my tools arrived...I mentioned these were my first proper turning tools and she wanted to provide some videos that she thought I would find helpful. I can't say enough about this company; there tools are premium and their customer service is second to none...I have already ordered another tool from them. Do yourself a favor and choose their tools, you will be more than satisfied. I am now a life long customer of Carter and Son Toolworks.

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David Cook
Outstanding

The tool set is so nice. All the tools are razor sharp. I just can’t say enough good things about Carter and Sons Toolworks. I have other major brand lathe tools but these outmatch all of them. You can tell someone cared when they made these tools. These tools are not mass produced.

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Ryan Nicholson
Great tools and support!

The craftsmanship of these tools is amazing!
Comfortable handles and beautifully sharp steel.
Shout out to Jan for giving that personal touch in communicating about my order.
I will definitely be ordering more tools! .

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Terry Powers
Essential tool set

Very high quality

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Gabriel Wheeler
The best

Hands down the best wood working tools I’ve ever had or even worked with!!!

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