sbarton22 Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 So, Santa was pretty good to me and I have a gift card for Woodcraft. I'm looking at getting a EWT rougher and I might have enough "spare cash" to also get a finisher. First question...Rougher: I think the difference between the full sized and medium is about 1" of reach. I assume the thickness of the tool is proportional. So, what are the pluses and minunes of the different sizes? I kind of feel the thicker tool is better for roughing, even though I understand that you can get pretty nice cuts from this "rougher". Second...Finisher...I like how the finisher takes the round cutter. I think this is good for inside cuts of various design. Again, I think there is a 1" difference and the price is about $25 (the smaller one is on sale). Is the extra inch worth the $25? As a finishing cut, would I need the extra reach? Lastly... are there any other tips or words of advice one the EWT tools? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morton Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I'm not an experienced turner at all and have only used a couple of EWT tools. I think the large and medium tools have the same thickness bar (that the cutter rests on) - the mini tools have a smaller bar. The larger bar gives better support for larger cuts / turnings. I wouldn't worry about "reach" at all - I'd look at the size of things that you turn. The larger tools are more comfortable when turning larger bowls and spindles. I use the mini tools on pens and 6" bowls and they are great for that - since they are smaller, you are right "in" at the work. A large tool would be too awkward for a pen. So, I'd match the size of the tool to the work you expect to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 good point on the size of things I turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I will second what Morton suggested , don't worry about the reach so much as your wood size . One thing I will add is get use to the tools on scarp , they cut fast , you can reduce a blank to nothing in a flash . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have the full sized rougher and finisher and love them both; especially the rougher. I can see a need for a smaller tool at times. That having been said I believe the earlier statement holds true; Consider the size of your turning when buying the tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I've got all four of the full sized tools. They each have an area that they excel in, however you might be able to do with just two, choosing either the rougher or finisher and pairing it with the detailer. I use the rougher and finisher when setting the profile, and the detailer for tight spots and parting. I chose the full sized tools because I wanted all the mass I could get on the tools to cut down on chatter, but if you're going to be doing smaller projects, I don't see where you lose much with the intermediate sized ones. I haven't used the hollower yet, so I can't remark on that, but I suspect it will be as useful as the others are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I just got the Hollower and have not had a chance to use it either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'd like to hear your reviews on the hollower. There is a tool show in my area at the end of the month and I have been thinking about getting it then. I have the full size rougher and the mid sized finisher. I like the round for the inside of bowls and my thought process was if I am working on "finishing cuts" (and saying it is just for finishing simply doesn't give it enough credit) I will be closer to the material. I also like the smaller tool for some smaller work. I can see how a fella might own all of them when it is all said and done...I'm not saying, I'm just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I hope to try out the hollower this weekend; I will let you know how it goes. I will be comparing it to the Kelton hollower set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 So, I tried out the EWT Hollower this past weekend. I found that it is very easy to use and the cuts are very smooth. Also, it seems to be very stable; I believe this is due to the wide, flat shaft. However, that shaft is the very thing that caused me some problems. It is so wide that is difficult to use on vessels that have a narrow mouth or opening. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambaum Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 EWT has an FAQ on this page: http://www.easywoodtools.com/techinfo.php One of the items covered is the different sizes and their limitations. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 When this one was purchased there was only one size offered. So, it is what it is. so to speak.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Almost picked one up this weekend. I am kind of putting it off due to the price. But I can't wait to get my hands on one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Reckner Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have been waiting for a while to get a set of these and I finally pulled the trigger. I only have a mini lathe for now and do small work pens and small bowls and lids for now and I bought the mini set and I love them I really didn't need the mid or full size at all for me the minis are awesome so for sure just consider what size of stuff you turn if it's small stuff like me they are only $89 each I have the rougher, finisher, detailed, and a easy pen turner it's blade is slightly rounded easier to control than the finisher in small applications good luck you can't go wrong with these tools they are great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Has anyone had any tearout issues on endgrain (as in a bowl)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 It will do that depending on the wood species. I don't see that as a negative though... Same thing happens with regular tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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