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Wood Turning Chisels, Cutters & Gouges

Turning chisels and gouges remove material and shape your work.  Bowl gouges, spindle gouges, parting tools and scrapers perform specific turning tasks.  Carbide‑tipped cutters offer long life and reduced sharpening.

What are the main types of woodturning chisels and gouges?

  • Spindle gouges: for shaping between centres and fine detail work.

  • Bowl gouges: for hollowing and shaping bowls.

  • Parting tools: for cutting workpieces free or creating grooves.

  • Skew chisels: for smooth finishing cuts and fine detail.
    Each tool has a specific role in shaping and refining turned wood.

How do I keep my woodturning tools sharp?
Regular sharpening on a grinder with the correct jig or using a sharpening system is essential. Honing with a diamond file or slipstone between sharpenings helps maintain a keen edge. Dull tools are unsafe and give poor results.

What accessories are useful for woodturning chisels and gouges?
Sharpening jigs, tool rests, and protective tool rolls are common accessories. Carbide cutter inserts are also available for some tools, offering replaceable cutting edges that reduce the need for frequent sharpening.

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Creative Turning | Chisel with 28x10x2.5mm Diamond Carbide Cutter and 15mm Pentagonal Shaft - BPM Toolcraft Sold out
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Creative Turning | Chisel with 28x10x2.5mm Diamond Carbide Cutter & 15mm Pentagonal Shaft

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Chisel with Diamond Carbide Cutter 28x10x2,5mm Diamond Cutter on 15mm shaft without handle 12mm Handle Required Total Length: 250mm Supplied w...

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Creative Turning | Carbide Cutter 6mm

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6mm Carbide Cutter Carbide cutters for hollowing 

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Simon Hope | Carbide 6mm on a 10mm Stainless Steel Straight Bar

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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 grub or s...

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Creative Turning | Bowl Gouge Pro Series Cryogenic M2 HSS 16mm

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Bowl Gouge The tools are made from M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) which has been Cryogenically treated This treatment changes the structure of the ste...

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Creative Turning | Hollowing Shaft with Carbide Cutter(SOMETHING WRONG HERE)

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Hollowing Shaft with Carbide Cutter The Creative Turning Carbide Hollowing Shafts come standard with a 9mm carbide cutter. These cutters can be ro...

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Crown Tools | Shell Auger 5/16" - BPM Toolcraft
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Crown Tools | Shell Auger 5/16"

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  Crown Tools Shell Auger 5/16" This long boring tool is made completely from High Speed Steel with a spiral flute, which results in removing wo...

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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 | 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 | 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 | 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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Henry Taylor | 1" Standard Skew with Square Edge

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These chisels are the traditional choice for planing cuts on cylinders and tapered forms Used correctly, they give a wonderful finish even on di...

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Henry Taylor | Rolled Edge Skews 1" - BPM Toolcraft
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Henry Taylor | Rolled Edge Skews 1"

Henry Taylor

A combination of flat skew and rolled edge for steadiness on the tool rest without fear of drag

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Creative Turning | Multi Handle with 9mm Hole - BPM Toolcraft
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Creative Turning | Multi Handle with 9mm Hole

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Multi Handle Creative Turning Multi Handle machined from solid aluminium Textured to provide a solid grip 9mm hole required for Creative Turning...

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Creative Turning | Cutter for CT_C9010

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Cutter Carbide Hollowing Cutter for CT_C9010 Hollowing tool, 9mm diameter  

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Creative Turning | Cutter for CT_C9011

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Cutter Carbide Hollowing Cutter for CT_C9011 Hollowing tool, 9mm diameter  

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Creative Turning | Torx Screws for Carbide Cutters

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Torx Screws Special mounting screws needed for Carbide Cutters. A Torx screwdriver is needed for fastening the screws. 2.5mm needed for 6mm Hollo...

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Creative Turning | Bowl Gouge Pro Series Cryogenic M2 HSS 12mm

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Bowl Gouge The tools are made from M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) which has been Cryogenically treated This treatment changes the structure of the ste...

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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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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 | 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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Hamlet | Cutter HSS Cylinder for Decorating Elf

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HSS Cylinder Cutter Cylinder Cutter for use with the Decorating Elf  

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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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