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Hope Woodturning

Simon Hope designs woodturning tools, sanding systems and accessories that simplify turning tasks. His carbide tipped tools, hollowing systems and sanding solutions are used by hobbyists and professionals to achieve smooth, consistent results.

Who is Simon Hope, and what distinguishes his tool line?

Simon Hope is a professional woodturner and toolmaker who began turning at age 11 and was the youngest on the UK’s professional turners register by age 26. Since 2005, he's developed his own line of purpose-built tools and accessories—designed to deliver the performance he’d want as a user.

What standout design features define Simon Hope tools?

One of the most praised features is the Quick‑Release handle system, which lets users swap tool heads like hollowing bars, scrapers, or sanding arbors in seconds. This modular system streamlines workflow and delivers exceptional balance and ergonomics.

Are Simon Hope tools suitable for both hobbyists and pros?

Yes. His tool range includes carbide hollowing bars, scrapers, sanding tools, and texturing wheels—all manufactured to professional standards but accessible to hobbyists as well. Many users praise the durability and user-friendly design across all experience levels.

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Sold out Simon Hope | Complete Pro Sander Kit
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Simon Hope | Complete Pro Sander Kit

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  The Simon Hope Complete Pro-Sander Kit includes Pro sander+allen key Softex handle grip 1 x 36mm head+pad 1 x 47mm head+pad 1 x 72 mm h...

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Sold out Simon Hope | 16" Measuring Calliper
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Simon Hope | 16" Measuring Calliper

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16" Measuring Caliper - Never go through the bottom of a bowl again! Now made from stainless steel CNC routed Numbers that won't wear out ...

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Simon Hope | 19mm Swan Neck with 25mm Scraper (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft Sold out Simon Hope | 19mm Swan Neck with 25mm Scraper
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Simon Hope | 19mm Swan Neck with 25mm Scraper

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The Simon Hope 19mm swan neck hollowing bar comes standard with a 25mm scraper fitted. Ideal for larger hollow forms The best is to use it in...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Pro Sander Long Reach Bar
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Simon Hope | Pro Sander Long Reach Bar

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  Pro Sander Long Reach Bar Long reach bar (bar+screw only) Comes with a softex handle that can be pulled off if the bar is intended to fi...

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Sold out Simon Hope | 8mm Heavy Duty Straight Hollowing Tool
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Simon Hope | 8mm Heavy Duty Straight Hollowing Tool

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This 8mm heavy duty is similar in design to the 8mm straight but has a wider bar for extra strength and support and designed for bigger end gra...

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Sold out Simon Hope | 10" Measuring Calliper
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Simon Hope | 10" Measuring Calliper

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10" Measuring Caliper - Never go through the bottom of a bowl again! Now made from stainless steel CNC routed Numbers that won't wear out ...

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Simon Hope | Mini Texturing Tool (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Mini Texturing Tool

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These texturing tools are made to be the best! The wheels are hardened HSS and are specially designed with an anabolic curve BUT with fl...

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Sold out Simon Hope | 400mm Small Box Hollowing 8mm Carbide Tip
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Simon Hope | 400mm Small Box Hollowing 8mm Carbide Tip

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This is 400mm long and is complete with softex handle Excellent tool for boxes and small end-grain work Hooked tool available if needed is my...

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Simon Hope | 13,2mm Quick Release Head Only (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | 13,2mm Quick Release Head Only

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Simon Hope 13,2mm Quick Release Head Only To be used with Simon Hope Deluxe quick release handle body only Small in gold = 10mm Medium in bl...

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Simon Hope | Deluxe Quick Release Handle Body Only 14" (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Deluxe Quick Release Handle Body Only 14"

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  14" Deluxe Quick Release Handle, Body Only Bodies only can be purchased separately to add with existing heads. Or you can build your own by...

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Simon Hope | Deluxe Quick Release Handle Body Only 20" - BPM Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Deluxe Quick Release Handle Body Only 20"

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  20" Deluxe Quick Release Handle, Body Only Bodies only can be purchased separately to add with existing heads. Or you can build your own by...

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Sold out Simon Hope | 12mm HSS Teardrop
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Simon Hope | 12mm HSS Teardrop

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12mm HSS Teardrop 12mm HSS tear drop holder for the 19mm heavy duty hollowing tool Excellent optional extra for cleaning up the inside of h...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Spare Tip for Negative Rake Vase Scraper
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Simon Hope | Spare Tip for Negative Rake Vase Scraper

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  Spare Tip for Negative Rake Vase Scraper Spare Scraper from M42 Cryo for Simon Hope Negative Rake Vase Scraper 

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Sold out Simon Hope | Negative Rake Vase Scraper
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Simon Hope | Negative Rake Vase Scraper

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  Negative Rake Vase Scraper Specially designed for finishing the inside of the average open vase or vessel   Very easy to use, and gives ...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Negative Rake Box Scraper Round, Spare Tip
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Simon Hope | Negative Rake Box Scraper Round, Spare Tip

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  Spare Tip for Negative Rake Round Box Scraper  

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Sold out Simon Hope | Texturing Tool Large Long
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Simon Hope | Texturing Tool Large Long

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  Large, Long Texturing Tool 360mm long and 19mm diameter bar Signature Tracy Owen designed texturing tools Solid 19mm bar with textu...

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Simon Hope | Negative Rake Scraper

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  Simon Hope negative rake bowl scrapers Excellent for final finishing and shaping. Tips are specially made from M42 steel and work by adding...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Negative Rake Box Scraper Square Spare Tip
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Simon Hope | Negative Rake Box Scraper Square Spare Tip

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  Spare Tip for Square Negative Rake Box Scraper

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Sold out Simon Hope | Negative Rake Box Scraper Square
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Simon Hope | Negative Rake Box Scraper Square

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  Square Negative Rake Box Scraper Specially designed for finishing the inside of the average-sized box/small open vase Very easy to use, ...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Box Scraper Negative Rake Round
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Simon Hope | Box Scraper Negative Rake Round

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Negative Rake Round Box Scraper Specially designed for finishing the inside of the average-sized box/small open vase Very easy to use, an...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Grub Screw Handle 56cm Long with 19mm Hole
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Simon Hope | Grub Screw Handle 56cm Long with 19mm Hole

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  Grub Screw Handle These handles are ideal for a fixed blade of your choice.  They are very well balanced and have a comfortable softex gr...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Grub Screw Handle Small Coloured 13mm Hole
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Simon Hope | Grub Screw Handle Small Coloured 13mm Hole

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  Grub Screw Handle These handles are ideal for a fixed blade of your choice. They are very well balanced and have a comfortable softex gri...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Skew Tang Tool Crown Cryo 19mm Radius
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Simon Hope | Skew Tang Tool Crown Cryo 19mm Radius

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  Crown CRYO 19 mm Radius Skew Tang Tool Length: 295mm 19 mm radius skew These tang tools are specially fixed into a 16mm round bar...

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Sold out Simon Hope | Gouge Crown Cryo 3/8" Double End Bowl
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Simon Hope | Gouge Crown Cryo 3/8" Double End Bowl

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  Crown CRYO Double End Bowl Gouge 1/4" - 350mm long. Fits into small (gold) grub or small (gold) quick head 3/8" - 410mm long.  Fits in...

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