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   DennisS | Feb 13, 2006 09:19am | #1

   Hi Brian -

   I have mostly all, well really all Sorby turning tools. I can't say they're the best, just the best I can afford. They seem to hold an edge well, easily sharpened, well balanced. There are a lot more expensive tools on the market that may well be good value, but I find Sorby work pretty well.

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   Malcolm | Feb 13, 2006 11:37am | #2

   Brian

   I've got part of a tradesman's set, bought in a job lot a few months ago.

   Tried to sell them on the Bay and failed to make the reserve.

   The're a good solid set, if I were to email you a photo, would you be interested in making (or at least discussing) an offer?

   Might be cheaper and better than your local supplier?

   Malcolm

   http://www.macpherson.co.nz
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   AB | Feb 14, 2006 03:53am | #3

   I would  buy different styles of tools and get an idea of what  you like, and is comfortable for you. For instance I dont like Sorbys oval shaped skew. That does not mean that there is any thing wrong with it,  its just not comfortable to me. I like my sorby roughing gouge. For spindle turning I prefer a gouge that is formed from flat stock instead of bar stock. Feel is very important in turning, kinda of like racing a car you can feel whats going to happen long before you will see it happening.