Bill K
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
Great product and great service
Harry Parfitt Jr.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
Tool overall is good, but I find that the tool is a little long and way to heavy to use, My old one from Savanna tools is much user friendly. If you like bulky tools this is for you but it's not what it costs.
Michael J
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
I started my wood turning on a low end 10x18 Central Machinery lathe with a few EWT “Easy Start” tools, and while I’ve since learned how to use (and sharpen) traditional tools like gouges and scrapers, I still use carbide for a lot of my turning. The detailed is great for a lot of things that a traditional turner might do with a skew, like forming dovetails and turning beads. It won’t leave as smooth a surface as a skew or gouge, but in some cases that’s not a factor, and in others you can follow up with another tool to smooth the surface before sanding. It’s also very handy for some parting tasks, for making small grooves that you plan on wire burning that would be more difficult with traditional tools.
Jeff Palmer
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021
The tool does everything that I had wished for, will buy more as needed, highly recommended.
colin barr
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2021
Excellent tool. Shrp as you like without the hassle of sharpening and honing.
Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2021
Fantastic tool, small radius on the carbide tip allows for smooth and detailed work. Best you can buy!
1stRaymond
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
Works as advertised - it can be used in various designs if you know how but care must be taken so as not to get too aggressive with the tool; otherwise, you end up cutting away too much of your medium. Relatively easy learning curve.
Wildlife
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018
Takes a bit to ensure you use it level, but a fast way to learn wood turning produces exceptional quality. this allows up to 4 " past the rest for larger projects.
Clayton
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
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.
J. Crivelli
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012
This is the second Easy Wood Tool I've purchased.I've tested it on a spindle I keep for that purpose.The tool is well-balamced, and cuts easily.The cutter is easy to use on intricate cuts.I expect to purchase the 3rd chisel, The Finisher, soon.