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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 | 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 a grea...

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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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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 textured rubbe...

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Simon Hope | Texturing Tool Large Coarse Wheel Only

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Large, Coarse Texturing Tool, Wheel Only Coarse texturing wheel for Simon Hope large texturing tool  

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Simon Hope | Starter Pro Sander Kit

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  Starter Pro Sander Kit Includes Pro Sander plus allen key 47mm quick release head plus pad (long shaft for general sanding) Softex handle grip

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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 a c...

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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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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, and gi...

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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, and give...

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Simon Hope | Handle Deluxe Quick Release 10" Body Only

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10" 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 | Quick Release Small Head Only

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  Small Quick Release Head Only Small in gold = 10mm Medium in blue = 13,2mm Large in red = 16,2 mm 10mm collets suit 3/8" spindle and 1/4" in...

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Simon Hope | Grub Screw Handle 37cm Long with 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 grip.  T...

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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 grip.  ...

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Simon Hope | Crown Kryo 2mm Parting Tool

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  Crown CRYO 2mm Parting Tool Length: 280mm, 2mm wide thin parting tool. These tang tools are specially fixed into a 16mm round bar. A special met...

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Simon Hope | Gouge Crown Cryo 10mm Double End Spindle

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Double End Spindle Gouge 3/8" - 350 mm long. Fits into small (gold) grub or small (gold) quick head. 1/2" - 350 mm long.  Fits into medium (bl...

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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 grip.  T...

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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 A special...

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Simon Hope | Crown Cryo Parting Tool & Round Skew

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  Crown CRYO Parting Tool & Round Skew - A very versatile two-in-one tool Length: 295mm. Fits into medium (blue) grub or medium (blue) quick h...

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Simon Hope | Crown Cryo Beading Tools

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  Crown CRYO Beading Tools Length: 300mm   Fits into medium (blue) grub or medium (blue) quick head One end is 10mm Other end is 7mm It has lo...

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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 into medi...

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Simon Hope | Aluminum Sanding Disc

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Aluminium Sanding Disc Excellent and handy sanding disc that fits directly onto your lathe chuck Dovetailed recess in the back is 55mm that fits ...

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Simon Hope | 12mm HSS Cutter

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Replacement 12mm HSS cutter for the 12mm swan neck hollowing tool  

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Simon Hope | Detail Tool - BPM Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Detail Tool

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Detail Tool This double ended detail tool is a very versatile tool for box making and any small detail work that needs an edge tidying up!...

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Simon Hope | Grub Screw Handle 51cm Long 16,5mm Hole (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Simon Hope | Grub Screw Handle 51cm Long 16,5mm 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 grip.  ...

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