Easy Wood Tools Full-Size Easy Finisher (4200) Woodturning Tool with Round Cutter Scraper Chisel with Replaceable Carbide Insert

I was shown this tool at a woodturners organization. It works great. Has a carbide replaceable cutterhead. Very well made. Not for the beginner.

These tools are so well made. I’ve been able to make several pieces in a short amount of time. I purchased a replacement carbide cutter but the original is just so durable. A long life indeed.

Loving the carbide after using steel tool. Haven't needed to replace carbide, and I can just rotate the same insert to get a new edge

I use bamboo parquet countertop material to turn bowls up to 12" x 4 1/2". Bamboo is extremely hard wood (technically it is a grass) and the countertop material, since it is built up into multi-layer squares, is even harder because of the internal glue joints.Because of this normal high speed stainless steel (HSS) turning tools are virtually useless for me. I could actually feel my original set of HSS tools getting duller as I used them. But the EasyWood carbide tipped tools cut the material with ease. And they do not seem to get dull (although I'm sure they will over time.)Not only do the tools cut well, but they are very high quality. The shanks are square stainless steel bar stock; the square shape means it is easy to hold the tool steady on the tool rest. The handles are long, very well finished, and just the right size for easy gripping. And of course the carbide cutters are very sharp and robust.I can see no reason to use any other kind of turning tool.

I'm a self taught wood turner. I have made my own turning tools, and also own the cheap(15$) and expensive(200$) ones. I have some of the most expensive and reliable sharpening systems and jigs. With all that said, I hate sharpening my chisels. Yes I know how to do it right, when my 200$ bowl gouge comes off the sharpener I know it's going to serve me for many hours of turning before needing resharpening. I just don't have the time.Most of the YouTube turners may show you how to use traditional turning tools, but most of them at some point pull these out for quick and high quality work.My advice, if you don't care about the prestige and nostalgia of using traditional tools, and don't want to have to buy a lot of expensive sharpening equipment then go with this. I suggest getting all three: detailer, finisher, and a rougher.1 star off, as i dont personally care for the handle too much, it's more of a personal preference.

I’m a newcomer to woodturning, and while I do have a set of traditional steel turning tools (purchased at a garage sale) I’m a big fan of carbide. While individual high speed steel tools can do some things faster and better than carbide (it’s hard to beat a roughing chisel for turning square stock round) it’s also impressive what you can do with just four carbide tools- and I don’t need to invest several hundred dollars in a new grinder and wheel or other sharpening system. There are a lot of cheap import carbide tool on the market now that should be avoided and just a handful of good ones, of which Easy Wood Turning is the original. If you wanted to turn bowls, platters, and weed pots, and could only have one tool, this tool and a few grits of sandpaper could probably do it all.

Im also still putting together a sharpeing system and I like the carbide tipped tools that alot of people are making these days. Its not too heavy but has a good heft to it and feels good. It can be used in quite a few different cuts. Ive noticed some torn grain here and there that wouldnt have been there with a sharp gouge. Its not the one and only tool youll ever need but it is a good addition to your toolrack. Lets face it some of the high quality gouges are in the same price range.

I am returning to turning after a very long time away. One of the reasons I've been away from it for so long is the difficulty I've had with conventional turning tools. The Easy Finisher is the answer to my prayers! I haven't had a chance to really use it but so far it is great. The tool is exquisitely made and easy to use. I'm very pleased with it.