Crown Tools285 8 Pc Woodturning Tool Set

Wanted a good chisel set that had good reviews. Took the advice from others, buy your second choose first. Means don’t by the cheap stuff first then buy the good ones second. Not real sharp. Will need sharpen. But that’s just a given. Will not go wrong with them. Solid tools so far.

I bought these tools after constantly having to sharpen the cheap beginner's set I've been using.Having just opened the box, all 8 tools seem well made. Bevel angles are appropriate for each tool. Cutting edges are ground but not deburred or honed. Flat ground surfaces are single faceted except the 1" skew chisel had two facets (a minor flaw). Ground gouge surfaces are single faceted except the 3/4" roughing gouge had two facets (another minor flaw). None of the surfaces are hollow ground, which makes honing more difficult if the worker decides to hone frequently instead of always going to the grinder. Blades are 1/4" thick HSS and should ride smoothly on the lathe's rest. Handles are smooth and contour is comfortable. Brass ferrules are locked in place and appear to be adequate.The box is stiff paperboard. It would probably last a while if used occasionally or for travel. I would rather not have the box as I will make a wood box for these tools.Update 5/31/2013: Quality is very good. I would prefer a design where they would not roll off my bench though.

This is a good starter set for spindle turning, no bowl gouges included.

They hold an edge fairly well. I am still learning how to use them.

My first set. Very impressed. Has been able to hold sharp edge for a long time before needing a fresh grind. Grinds nicely on an aluminum oxide wheel.

Outstanding chisels, & well sharpened right out of the box. Delivered well packed, undamaged, & in two days. Five stars...

Very nice set comes nice and sharp well made handles using crown my whole life

Tools are nice looking and comfortable to hold. I've only used them on a few projects but they seem to be worth the price.