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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 | 10" Measuring Calliper-Toolcraft
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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 | 16,2mm Quick Release Head Only (Online Only) - Toolcraft Sold out

Simon Hope | 16,2mm Quick Release Head Only

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

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

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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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Simon Hope | Round Negative Rake Scraper Tip-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Round Negative Rake Scraper Tip

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

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Simon Hope | Quick Click Arbor Holder 65mm-Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Quick Click Arbor Holder 65mm-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Quick Click Arbor Holder 65mm

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  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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Simon Hope | 400mm Small Box Hollowing 8mm Carbide Tip-Toolcraft
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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 | 25mm Drum Sander-Toolcraft
Simon Hope | 25mm Drum Sander-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | 25mm 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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Simon Hope | 40mm Drum Sander-Toolcraft
Simon Hope | 40mm Drum Sander-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | 40mm 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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Simon Hope | 13,2mm Quick Release Head Only (Online Only) - 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) - 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 buyi...

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Simon Hope | Deluxe Quick Release Handle Body Only 20" - 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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Simon Hope | Round Negative Rake Scraper - Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Round Negative Rake Scraper - Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Round Negative Rake Scraper

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HOPE negative bowl scrapers. Excellent for final finishing and shaping. Tips are specially made and work by adding a cutting burr from the unders...

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Simon Hope | Arbor Sanding 57mm-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Arbor Sanding 57mm

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Sanding Arbor Heavy-duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and build to last! New Improved Design! Features Heavy duty 8m...

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Simon Hope | Sanding Table Complete with Post & Aluminium Disc-Toolcraft
Simon Hope | Sanding Table Complete with Post & Aluminium Disc-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Sanding Table Complete with Post & Aluminium Disc

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Complete sanding table. (Aluminum base, ply tabletop and post) PLUS the 145mm Aluminium sanding disc with 55 dovetail recess Designed to screw...

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Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor Quick Click 57mm-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Sanding Arbor Quick Click 57mm

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Quick Click 57mm Sanding Arbor Heavy-duty arbors made from the best materials for the job and built to last! Features New HOPE arbor click...

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Simon Hope | Interface Pad 57mm (Standard)-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Interface Pad 57mm (Standard)

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57mm Standard Interface Pad Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads Black pads are standard hardness and red pads are soft for sanding ...

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Simon Hope | Interface Pad 57mm (Soft)-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Interface Pad 57mm (Soft)

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57mm Soft Interface Pad Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads Black pads are standard hardness and red pads are soft for sanding into...

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Simon Hope | Detail Tool Replacement 8mm Round Skew-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Detail Tool Replacement 8mm Round Skew

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8mm Round Skew Replacement HSS 8mm round detail tool replacement These are approximately 2" long and a new one lasted me about 2 years!

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Simon Hope | 12mm HSS Teardrop-Toolcraft
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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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Simon Hope | 47mm Replacement Arbor for Pro Sander-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | 47mm Replacement Arbor for Pro Sander

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Replacement Arbors for the Pro Sander 

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Simon Hope | 72mm Replacement Arbor for Pro Sander-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | 72mm Replacement Arbor for Pro Sander

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Replacement Arbors for the Pro Sander  

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Simon Hope | Arbor 36mm Replacement for Pro Sander-Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Arbor 36mm Replacement for Pro Sander

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Replacement Arbors for the Pro Sander

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Simon Hope | Spare Tip for Negative Rake Vase Scraper-Toolcraft
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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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