Easy Wood Tools Full Size Easy Rougher (1200) with Replaceable Carbide for Lathe Woodturning

When I started turning about a year ago, I used the traditional tools and it took a while to get used to the handling technique. Even then I mainly used the skew as a scraper rather than a cutter as I had some catches which were heart stopping! Even though expensive, I decided to try the Easy Wood tools and bough this along with the Ci0 Easy Finisher.What a difference!! The tools are sturdy and cut extremely well. The advantage of the four-sided rougher is that you can cut with either the front edge, or one of the side edges as you move from sideways across the piece.It has increased my confidence at the lathe and reduced my production time, especially since there is no sharpening involved; when you think that the blade has given it's all, you just turn it to the a new side!I know that some traditionalists cringe at the thought of not sharpening, but this is akin to the days when one sharpened a hand saw - tooth by tooth. In my world, time is money and this tool is a time saver, but produces the results that I require.Ignore the initial high price as you make it back in time saved. Well worth it and HIGHLY recommended.

This tool has revolutionized wood turning, with its replaceable carbide cutter. Not only that, but it is a beautifully made and finished tool, one that you feel good about owning and using. And it works extraordinarily well. Go to the Easy Wood Tools' website and check out the videos. No need to worry about sharpening it. When it gets dull--and that takes a long time, since the replaceable cutter is carbide--you just buy another cutter. Easy Rougher does exactly what the name claims, making short work of roughing out a spindle or a bowl blank, while all you have to do is hold it firmly and level on the tool rest. You can use it for a lot of other turning operations too. Its versatility is not limited to roughing. But best of all, Easy Wood Tools has made turning fun again. No catches to worry about, no bevels to rub, no sharpening. Innovation always brings critics, but it is going to be hard to find fault with this tool. Nobody really likes the roughing out process, and here's a tool that claims to make it easy--and delivers. I can envision a new generation of turners who have never experienced a "catch" and don't even own a grinder. Nothing wrong with that. This is, quite simply, a great tool.

I bought this tool for my husband for Christmas he loves the new no sharpen tools I'm disappointed when I went to buy him some other ends I found the ones I bought with the handle does not go with his even though Amazon recommend to buy these tip to go with this handle I find they go with the other handles.i feel I was mislead I understand this my not be your. Companies ad but I think if Amazon recommend it for you I should be correct now I know I will have to purchase the other two handles in order for my husband to use his ends I bought him. He really love the way your handles fit his hands they are very comfortable please have Amazon recommend the correct. Tips to go with the right handles. Thank you Gloria Burns 12711 Route 6 Troy, Pa 16947

Works great.

A great product. Heavy duty!

Very nice tool, feels solid and has some good length which allows you to have control over your turnings. Yes you pay a bit more for these, after trying some cheap knockoffs I think I'll stay here. Handle is well formed and easy to grip.

This is a very well made . Excellent at taking the wood down to the rough shape you want. It feels solid and safe. I have the Easy rougher for outside and the Easy finisher for inside of the bowl.

Great for roughing out. Really removes the material and is easy to use. (hence the name for the brand). I give it four stars, rather than five, due to the lofty price. It does work well, and is probably worth the $$$.