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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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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 47mm - BPM Toolcraft Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 47mm
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 47mm

Simon Hope

47mm Standard Sanding Interface Pads Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads Black pads are standard hardness Red pads are soft for sa...

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Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 47mm | 8mm Hex Shaft
Original price R 299.00
Original price R 299.00 - Original price R 299.00
Original price R 299.00
Current price R 269.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 47mm | 8mm Hex Shaft

Simon Hope

Heavy duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and build to last! Stainless steel shafts with quick release groove (fits into an...

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Original price R 299.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 36mm - BPM Toolcraft Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 36mm
Original price R 69.00
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Current price R 45.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 36mm

Simon Hope

36mm Soft Sanding Interface Pads Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads Black pads are standard hardness Red pads are soft for sandin...

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Original price R 69.00
Original price R 69.00 - Original price R 69.00
Original price R 69.00
Current price R 45.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 36mm - BPM Toolcraft Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 36mm
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R 200.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 36mm

Simon Hope

Heavy duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and build to last! Stainless steel shafts with quick release groove (fits into an...

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R 200.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 72mm - BPM Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 72mm
Original price R 85.00 - Original price R 85.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 72mm

Simon Hope

72mm Standard Sanding Interface Pads Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads Black pads are standard hardness Red pads are soft for sa...

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Original price R 85.00 - Original price R 85.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 72mm - BPM Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 72mm
Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
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R 69.00
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Current price R 69.00

Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 72mm

Simon Hope

72mm Soft Sanding Interface Pads Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads Black pads are standard hardness Red pads are soft for sandin...

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Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
Original price R 0.00
R 69.00
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Current price R 69.00
Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 72mm - BPM Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 72mm
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R 299.00
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Current price R 299.00

Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor 72mm

Simon Hope

Heavy duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and build to last! Stainless steel shafts with quick release groove (fits into an...

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Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
Original price R 0.00
R 299.00
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Current price R 299.00
Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 36mm - BPM Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 36mm
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Std 36mm

Simon Hope

Standard 36mm Sanding Interface Pads Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads Black pads are standard hardness Red pads are soft for sa...

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Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
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R 39.00
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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 47mm
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R 59.00
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Current price R 59.00

Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 47mm

Simon Hope

47mm Soft Sanding Interface Pads Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads. Black pads are standard hardness and red pads are soft for ...

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R 59.00
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Simon Hope | 60mm Drum Sander
Original price R 924.00 - Original price R 924.00
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Simon Hope | 60mm Drum Sander

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HOPE drum sanders can be used on the lathe with a 2MT holer or a kit for holding onto a pillar drill. These are made from solid aluminium wh...

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Original price R 924.00 - Original price R 924.00
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Simon Hope | Crown Double Ended Spindle Gouge 13mm - BPM Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Crown Double Ended Spindle Gouge 13mm
Original price R 1,738.00 - Original price R 1,738.00
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Simon Hope | Crown Double Ended Spindle Gouge 13mm

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Crown CRYO double end spindle gouge 1/2" - 350 mm long   Fits into medium (blue) grub or medium (blue) quick head Steel: Cryo Treated E...

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Simon Hope | Quick Click Arbor Holder 200mm
Original price R 491.00 - Original price R 491.00
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Simon Hope | Quick Click Arbor Holder 200mm

Simon Hope

  200mm Quick Click Arbor Holder Standard and extra-long holders for the new quick click system arbors The new holders have been specially...

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Original price R 491.00 - Original price R 491.00
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Simon Hope | Quick Click Sanding Arbor 72mm
Original price R 339.00 - Original price R 339.00
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Simon Hope | Quick Click Sanding Arbor 72mm

Simon Hope

  72mm Quick Click Sanding Holder Heavy-duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and build to last! New HOPE arbor click...

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Original price R 339.00 - Original price R 339.00
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Simon Hope | Quick Click Sanding Arbor 47mm
Original price R 249.00 - Original price R 249.00
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Simon Hope | Quick Click Sanding Arbor 47mm

Simon Hope

  47mm Quick Click Sanding Holder Heavy-duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and build to last! New HOPE arbor click...

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Original price R 249.00 - Original price R 249.00
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Simon Hope | Coloured Grub Screw Handle Small 27cm Long, 10mm Hole
Original price R 1,349.00 - Original price R 1,349.00
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Simon Hope | Coloured Grub Screw Handle Small 27cm Long, 10mm Hole

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  These handles are ideal for a fixed blade of your choice.  They are very well balanced and have a comfortable softex grip.  The extra weight can...

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Simon Hope | 2MT Drum Sander Lathe Holder
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Simon Hope | 2MT Drum Sander Lathe Holder

Simon Hope

2MT Holder for mounting Simon Hope Drum sanders in a 2MT lathe 

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Simon Hope | Carbide 6mm on a 10mm Stainless Steel Straight Bar
Original price R 908.00 - Original price R 908.00
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Simon Hope | Carbide 6mm on a 10mm Stainless Steel Straight Bar

Simon Hope

6mm Carbide on a 10mm Stainless Steel Straight Bar  Excellent tool for small boxes Total length is 235mm or 9-1/4" Fits into small...

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Simon Hope | Carbide 6mm on a 10mm Stainless Steel Hook Bar
Original price R 1,070.00 - Original price R 1,070.00
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Simon Hope | Carbide 6mm on a 10mm Stainless Steel Hook Bar

Simon Hope

6mm Carbide on a 10mm Stainless Steel Hook Bar  Excellent tool for small boxes and hollow forms Total length is 215mm or 8-1/2" Fits into sm...

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Original price R 1,070.00 - Original price R 1,070.00
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Simon Hope | 16,2mm Quick Release Head Only (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
Simon Hope | 16,2mm Quick Release Head Only
Original price R 569.00 - Original price R 569.00
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Simon Hope | 16,2mm Quick Release Head Only

Simon Hope

Simon Hope 16,2mm Quick Release Head Only To be used with Simon Hope Deluxe quick release handle body only Small in gold = 10mm Medium i...

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Original price R 569.00 - Original price R 569.00
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Simon Hope | 19mm Straight Hollowing Bar w/6mm Carbide Cutter for EAHR Hollowing Rig - BPM Toolcraft
Simon Hope | 19mm Straight Hollowing Bar w/6mm Carbide Cutter for EAHR Hollowing Rig
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R 1,669.00
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Current price R 1,669.00

Simon Hope | 19mm Straight Hollowing Bar w/6mm Carbide Cutter for EAHR Hollowing Rig

Simon Hope

The Simon Hope 19mm straight hollowing bar comes standard with a 6mm carbide cutter fitted. Ideal for larger hollow forms The best is to use ...

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R 1,669.00
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Simon Hope | Round Negative Rake Scraper Tip
Original price R 779.00 - Original price R 779.00
Original price R 779.00
R 779.00
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Current price R 779.00

Simon Hope | Round Negative Rake Scraper Tip

Simon Hope

Round Negative Rake Scraper Tip   Spare negative rake round cutter only To be used with HOPE negative rake holder and screw (NRFT or NRSQ) 

Original price R 779.00 - Original price R 779.00
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R 779.00
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Simon Hope | Quick Click Arbor Holder 65mm
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R 395.00
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Current price R 395.00

Simon Hope | Quick Click Arbor Holder 65mm

Simon Hope

  65mm Quick Click Arbor Holder Standard and extra-long holders for the new quick click system arbors The new holders have been specially ...

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R 395.00
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Current price R 395.00
Simon Hope | Quick Click Sanding Arbor 36mm
Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
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R 199.00
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Current price R 199.00

Simon Hope | Quick Click Sanding Arbor 36mm

Simon Hope

  36mm Quick Click Sanding Holder Heavy-duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and build to last! New HOPE arbor click...

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Original price R 0.00 - Original price R 0.00
Original price R 0.00
R 199.00
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Current price R 199.00
Simon Hope | 25mm Drum Sander
Original price R 819.00 - Original price R 819.00
Original price R 819.00
R 819.00
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Current price R 819.00

Simon Hope | 25mm Drum Sander

Simon Hope

HOPE drum sanders can be used on the lathe with a 2MT holer or a kit for holding onto a pillar drill. These are made from solid aluminium wh...

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Original price R 819.00 - Original price R 819.00
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R 819.00
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Current price R 819.00