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Hamlet Craft Tools

Hamlet Craft Tools makes high quality woodturning tools in Sheffield, England.  Their lathe chisels and gouges are forged from high speed steel and cryogenically treated for excellent edge retention, giving woodturners confidence to create smooth, detailed pieces.

What makes Hamlet woodturning tools stand out?

Hamlet Craft Tools are made in Sheffield, UK, a city with centuries of hand tool heritage. Now part of Henry Taylor Tools, Hamlet continues the tradition of forging tools from M2 high-speed steel, offering professional-level edge retention and precision at very competitive prices. The name “Hamlet” reflects their roots in the Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, where original toolmakers operated.

Are Hamlet tools good value compared to other brands?

Yes. Hamlet tools are frequently praised in woodworking communities as offering quality comparable to Robert Sorby or Crown at a lower price point. One user remarked:

“Hamlet woodturning tools are rated as high quality, for a reasonable price, especially in the European market.”
Another noted:
“I consider them on par with Sorby and Crown.”

What tool types and kits does Hamlet offer?

Hamlet offers a robust but curated selection of woodturning tools including roughing gouges, spindle gouges, skew chisels, scrapers, and parting tools, all forged in M2 steel with standard 10″ beech handles. They also offer the "Big & Little Brother" system, modular handles, and boxed tool sets like the 5‑piece, 6‑piece, and 8‑piece kits—great for both beginners and skilled turners.

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Hamlet | 1¼" Spindle Roughing Gouge - BPM Toolcraft Sold out
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Hamlet | 1¼" Spindle Roughing Gouge

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These are often simply referred to as roughing gouges but they are not to be used for roughing bowls They are only for spindle work ie. roughin...

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Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge

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Detail tools for between centres on parallel grain For beads, coves and profile work on vases, cups and shaped work Made from M2 steel and avai...

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Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge

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This the ¾" roughing gouge is probably the most popular, being capable of both small spindle and work up to about 1½" The Roughing Gouge is the...

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Hamlet | 1 1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Bowl Scraper

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This Heavy Duty Bowl Scraper will reduce vibration Ideally for Deep/Wide Bowls Scraper is M2 Steel Handle made from Beech Width: 1 1/2" X 3/8" Le...

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Hamlet | 1/16" Parting Tool (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Hamlet | 1/16" Parting Tool

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1/16" Parting Tool These tools are specifically designed to separate (part) timber into two pieces, and are also predominantly used to make sizin...

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Hamlet | 3/8" Spindle Gouge M42 HSS

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The M42 ‘Stay Sharp’ range is hardened and triple tempered to improve both performance and wear resistance, meaning you spend less time grindin...

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Hamlet | 1/2" Bowl Gouge

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Standard U shape flute bowl gouges

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Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge M42 HSS - BPM Toolcraft
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Hamlet | 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge M42 HSS

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The M42 ‘Stay Sharp’ range is hardened and triple tempered to improve both performance and wear resistance, meaning you spend less time grindin...

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Hamlet | 3/8" Kryo HSS Spindle Gouge

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It has long been understood that by subjecting metal tools to elevated temperatures and then rapidly cooling them, the properties of the metal c...

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Hamlet | Gouge 1/2" Masterflute Bowl

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1/2" Masterflute Bowl Gouge Milled from round bar, these bowl gouges are created for making the best of turned bowls, for heavy profile cuts or...

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Hamlet | 1 1/4" Oval Skew (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Hamlet | 1 1/4" Oval Skew

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Finely balanced tool designed to allow the tool ease of movement along the tool rest producing a clean fine finish without the fear of tool rest ...

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Hamlet | 1" Oval Skew (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Hamlet | 1" Oval Skew

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Finely balanced tool designed to allow the tool ease of movement along the tool rest, producing a clean, fine finish without the fear of tool re...

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Hamlet | 3/8" German Spindle Gouge - BPM Toolcraft
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Hamlet | 3/8" German Spindle Gouge

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German spindle gouges combining the best of round and flat spindles, having rounded edges for smooth handling and an elongated nose for easier us...

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Hamlet | 3/8" Spindle Gouge (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Hamlet | 3/8" Spindle Gouge

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The spindle gouge is used for decorative cuts and coves between centres on parallel grain   

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Hamlet | ½" Continental Spindle Gouge

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Continental spindle gouges of European origin A gouge of superb handling qualities of forged production, evenly walled for fine spindle work Deta...

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Hamlet | 3/8" Bowl Gouge

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Made from M2 steel and available with Beech or Ash Handles as standard  

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Hamlet | Scraper 1-1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Square

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1-1/2" X 3/8" Heavy Duty Square Scraper These heavy-duty scrapers are designed to keep vibration to a minimum, holding great balance while in u...

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Hamlet | 1/8" Parting Tool (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Hamlet | 1/8" Parting Tool

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Hamlet 1/8" Parting Tool Parting tools are mostly used for cutting through or forming shoulders, and are essential in any workshop The 1/8" part...

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Hamlet | 1" - 25mm Round Nose Scraper

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Used to hollow and give a smooth finish to concave surfaces such as the inside of a bowl or goblet Size: 25mm (1") Handle length: 254mm (10") 

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Hamlet | Bowl Gouge 3/8" Masterflute Parabolic M42 HSS

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Bowl Gouge The Ultimate bowl gouge from Hamlet! Masterflute parabolic shape Made from M42 High Speed Steel which significantly improves the har...

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Hamlet | Scraper Siragas No 3

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Sirigas Scraper Heavy duty scraper tip 6mm thick 6mm slot for mounting For use with Hamlet round handle and stem (HCT605) as well as Hamlet Hol...

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Hamlet | Handle & Stem Small for Siragas Scrapers

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Sirigas Scraper Small Handle & Stem Round stem for fitting different scraper tips For use with Siragas scrapers (HCT606-1, HCT606-3 and HCT...

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Hamlet | Multi-Tip Scraper

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Hamlet multi tip scraper comes standard with three heavy duty scraping tips, round, square and pear shaped replacement tips Pear shaped HCT149a...

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Hamlet | 1/2" Spindle Gouge M42 HSS

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The M42 High Speed Steel range comes to you sharpened and ready to use The blades are hardened and triple tempered to improve both performance ...

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