HLW

Has anyone ever seen, used or own the "Ci1 Easy Rougher" turning tool ? I saw it in use on "youtube" and I was amused. Their web site is www.easywoodtools.com. Just wondering if this would be a tool that a wood turner couldn't live without? Thanks. HLW.

The woodsman

Two word's !! BUY it,really if you can swing it get it.I know a lot of folks who have it and love it.I just got mine a few weeks ago and it is one amazing tool,plus Craig and his wife are super good folks to deal with.You can rough turn hollow,I know some whe do pens with it,one thing those tips are sharp,it has for sides and some turners say thay have had these since he came out with them and havn't had to sharpen them yet.The new tips are about 13 bucks I think.I bought both types of tips with mine and they gave me an extra one.

firehawkmph

I watched the video and it looks like it works pretty well. Wouldn't mind trying one. Might have to put that on the list.
Mike Hawkins

42Hickorysouth

I have never used one, but as mentioned already it looks as if it worked very well. Yes, will have to add that to that list of "Needs".

HLW

Thanks for the response guys. You never know about something you read or see sometimes. It's good to talk to people who actually own the tool or have had the experience of using one. That's why this web site is great. Everyone is eager to help and give good information. Thanks again. HLW

john lucas

Woodsman I watched it being used at the AAW symposium. It seems to do the job as advertised and does it very well. I use similar cutting techniques with both bowl gouge and my boring bar. I use the bowl gouge with the flute up and the blade level and very little overhang from the tool rest. The same thing with my boring bar which is a 3/4" bar with 3/8" HSS cutter. I do have to sharpen my tools frequently which of course shortens their life.
The C1 seems to be easier to use and doesn't need sharpening. They think highly of the price but then it would last a lifetime so when you divide the price by say 10 years, that's only about $10 a year so it's a pretty good purchase.

The woodsman

Thought I would mention this,that sucker comes sharp and I mean sharp.You know how you just brush the chips and dust off reg gouges??? So if you decide to get this tool,DON'T do thatI got all kinds of little razor cuts on my hand the 1st day,before my brain finally woke up and said,HEY STUPID THAT HURTS

HLW

Thanks to the"The Woodsman". Good advice. Look at the bright side. At least you didn't try to lick it clean.