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In Search of the Appalachian Ladderback Chairmaker
By Andrew D. Glenn
For more than 200 years, chairmakers in Appalachia built ladderbacks to sell to neighbors and the occasional tourist. It was a tradition that was handed down through generations. But with the rise of furniture factories and mechanisation, woodworker Andy D. Glenn wondered if there were any traditional chairmakers left.
So...
Blue Spruce Optima Bench Chisels - Set of 6
Blue Spruce Toolworks new Optima Chisels feature a lapped and polished back with a flatness measured in light bands (the same system used to measure silicon wafers). When you unbox your new Optima Chisels, they’re razor sharp and 100% ready to go to work.
Each Optima Chisel is machined from A2 tool steel, then double-tempered and cryogenically treated. The tempering and cryo treatments result...
Crown Tools Starter Set - 7 piece
This woodturning starter set from Crown Tools was created specifically for Stiles & Bates back in 2015.
Dave Bates has now retired (2024) and is no longer selling tools as he pursues his other interests.
So we, with Dave Bates' blessing are here to keep his starter set available - good old us eh!
This set includes a dovetail tool as this is a tool that most turners like to buy when...
Crown Tools Thin Parting Tool - 1/16'' (1.6mm)
This is Crown Tools Thin Parting Tool, width 1/16''.
Thin parting tools allow for very fine parting which is useful where you need the grain to match ie boxes, vases etc.
Sharpening - all parting tools can be sharpened with a fine stone but using a light touch on the grinder gives a useful litte burr which cuts a cleaner edge.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Bowl Gouge
A bowl gouge is the perfect tool for roughing down bowl and platter blanks as well as shaping and hollowing to a good finish.
These tools are made by milling a U shaped flute in a round bar. The width (a little confusingly) is the width of the flute, rather than the diameter of the bar.
The larger gouges are ideal for roughing down blanks and reaching into large bowls. The 1/4" (6mm) is...
Crown Tools Pro PM Bowl Gouge
The Pro-PM is an exclusive range for Crown Tools and is the elite if all turning chisels.
Made from advanced Power Metal, the molten steel has been compressed and sintered giving the Pro-PM turning tools a cutting edge which Crown Tools claim will last up to four or five times that of a conventional High Speed Steel tool.
The chisels are hardened to between 66 degree and 69 degree Rockwell, enabling...
Crown Tools HSS Continental Spindle Gouge
These are Crown Tools versions of Continental Spindle Gouges which are similar to the old carbon steel gouges.
Continental spindle gouges are made by forging a curved blade from a flat bar (similar to a roughing gouge but shallower) and depending on the size can be used like a standard gouge and also a small roughing gouge.
To measure a continental gouge you measure the width across the top of...
Crown Tools Round Nose Scraper
Round Nose Scrapers can be more useful if the left shoulder is ground sharp (this is assuming the tool is being used for inboard turning).
Available in two sizes 1/2'' (13mm) and 3/4'' (19mm).
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Bead Forming Tool
The Crown Tools Bead Forming Tool is used for accurately cutting beads which are identical each time.
Sharpen across the top with an oilstone or diamond hone.
Available in two sizes, 1/4'' (6mm) and 3/8"' (10mm)
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle. Walleted.
Crown Tools Bowl Finishing Scraper
The Crown Tools Bowl Finishing Scraper is a heavily curved end scraper - a favourite for many turners when it comes to the final cuts on the inside of a bowl.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Parting & Beading Tool - 1/4'' (6mm)
A beading and parting tool made by Crown Tools to assist in creating spindles.
Described as a parting and beading tool because, with practice, this tool can be used to roll a bead.
Sharpening - all parting tools can be sharpened with a fine stone.
Using a light touch on a grinder will create a useful litte burr which cuts a cleaner edge.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle....
Crown Tools Box Scraper - 1/4'' (6mm)
The Crown Tools 1/4'' Box Scraper was developed by professional turner Albert Harrison for cleaning out the inside of small boxes and similar end grain work.
Sharpen with a diamond hone across the top flat and end - note only grind this tool when you lose the profile.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Standard Parting Tool - 1/8'' (3mm)
Parting Tools are essentially used for parting, creating beads and spigots etc on spindle work.
There are a number of profiles. The standard parting tool is made from a simple rectangular bar from 1/8'' to 3/8'' - we have the 1/8'' available.
Sharpening - all parting tools can be sharpened with a fine stone but using a light touch on the grinder gives a useful litte burr...
Crown Tools Rolled Edge Skew Gouge
A skew chisel is a tool which repays practise with excellent results. The best, but sometimes the most daunting tool for planing spinle work and with practise, cutting clean beads and fine details.
The first skews were made from rectangular bar. Professionals then groudn a rounded edge to make tool rolling easier when cutting beads. Manufacturers then made a rounded (rolled) edge version, then...
Crown Tools Dovetail Cutting Tool
In 2001 Stiles and Bates ground some of their 1/2'' scrapers to this profile for a course they were running.
Crown Tools followed suit so you lovely people can also benefit from S&B's innovation.
So this is not a new idea but from what Dave Bates has shared with us, this tool is more useful than other dovetail tools as it will cut both internal and external dovetails on bowls...
Crown Tools Square End Scraper
Crown Tools Square End Scrapers are available in two sizes, 1/2'' (13mm) and 3/4'' (19mm).
These traditional scrapers are ground from rectangular bar.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Mini & Midi Revolution
If you already use the Revolution Hollowing System from Crown Tools you will also want this tool for your small hollow forms and pots.
An ideal tool for beginners, whether cutting aggressively or with finesse. As with all Crown Tools, you get good value - the kits comprise of the tool with adjustable Super Ring, a REV13 cuttter and 2 hex keys.
Also includes instructions and a video link are...
Crown Tools Revolution 10'' Handle Extension
Crown Tools Revolution 10'' Handle Extension
Crown Tools Revolution 14'' Long Hollower with 2 Blades
The 14'' Long Hollower is one of the extras offered by Crown Tools for the Revolution Hollowing System.
A 3/4'' shaft machined down to 5/8'' to fit directly into the handle.
Supplied with Brass Clamp and 2 Long Hollower blades.
Crown Tools Revolution Bowl Gouge
Bowl Gouges to use with the Crown Tools Revolution Hollowing System are available in two sizes:
3/8'' (10mm) and 1/2'' (13mm)
Crown Tools Revolution Brass Clamp Kit
Crown Tools Revolution Brass Clamp Kit includes Extender and two Long Hollower (REV16) blades.
Crown Tools Revolution Carbide Cutter (8mm) incl Extender & Key
Crown Tools Revolution Carbide Cutter (8mm) incl Extender & Key
Crown Tools Revolution Brass Collet
Crown Tools Revolution Brass Collet available in 2 sizes 3/8'' (10mm) and 1/2'' (13mm)
Crown Tools Revolution Complete
Dave Bates (of Stiles & Bates) has described this system as one of the best systems on the market and is part of his own tool rack, which is a recommendation in itself.
Crown Tools Revolution Heart Cutter
Crown Tools Revolution Heart Cutter available in large and small.
Crown Tools Revolution Indexing Tool
Crown Tools Revolution Indexing Tool is used with the Texturing Tool.
Crown Tools Revolution Key Cutter
Crown Tools Revolution Key Cutter available in long and short.
Crown Tools Revolution Replacement Blades for Long Hollower
Set of 2 Long Hollower blades for the Crown Tools Revolution Hollowing System
Crown Tools Revolution Replacement Brass Cutter Holder
Brass Cutter Holder for use with Revolution Hollowing System
Crown Tools Revolution Shaft 1/2''
Crown Tools Revolution 1/2'' shaft only
Crown Tools Revolution Shaped Cutters
Crown Tools Revolution Shaped Cutters available as an egg and pear shapes.
Crown Tools Revolution Spindle Gouge
Spindle Gouges to use with the Crown Tools Revolution Hollowing System are available in two sizes:
3/8'' (10mm) and 1/2'' (13mm)
Crown Tools Revolution Spiralling Wheel
Crown Tools Revolution Spiralling Wheel available in 18 and 30 tooth.
Crown Tools Revolution Super Ring
Replacement Super Ring cutter for Revolution Hollowing System.
Crown Tools Revolution Swan Neck and Egg Scraper
A 12'' Swan Neck for use with Revolution Hollowing Sytem supplied with Egg Scraper (REV13), 1/2'' diamter shaft.
Crown Tools Revolution Texturing Tool
The Crown Tools Revolution Texturing Tool fits directly into the 1/2'' (13mm) collet of the Revolution Handle and is supplied with a 18 tooth texturing wheel.
The blade has an indexing line scribed down the centre to allow the use of Crown Tools Indexing Tool. Adding the Indexing Tool with the appropriate Spiralling Wheels available offers full spiralling capabilities.
Crown Tools Revolution Texturing Wheel
18 Tooth texturing wheel, wheels are approx 37mm diameter with 8mm central hole.
Veritas Chair Devils
Veritas Chair devils are wonderful tools for final shaping and smoothing of round parts such as chair spindles and posts. The specially shaped scraper blade rounds the workpiece, removing any spokeshave marks.
• Machined steel bodies fitted with hardwood handles
• Machined toe and two thumbscrews are solid brass
• High-carbon steel blades are 0.040'' thick, hardened...
Veritas Tabling Scribe
No matter how careful you are with layout and assembly, a legged project will almost always be wobbly. One way to ensure the project will sit properly without rocking is by tabling it; that is, placing the project on a fl at table (e.g., the top of a table saw), marking a consistent trimming line on each leg, and then cutting to this line. The Veritas Tabling Scribe simplifies this step, providing...
Crucible Dovetail 1:4 Dovetail Template
The Crucible 1:4 Dovetail Template marks out dovetail joints – both the tails and the pins – and allows you to easily and accurately lay out the angled and straight parts of the joint. This template marks out Christopher Schwarz's favorite dovetail slope: 1:4 (about 14°). The square end of the tool allows you to also use it as a saddle square (and to not get turned around by two...
Crown Tools Spindle Gouge
The Crown Spindle Gouges are available in 2 sizes, 3/8'' (10mm) and 1/2'' (13mm).
Standard spindle gouges are made by milling a shallow flute from a round bar.
The diameter of the bar dictates the size of the gouge. These gouges are used mostly for detail work like beads and coves.
M2-HSS (High Speed Steel)
Stained beech handle.
Walleted.
Crown Tools Spindle Roughing Gouge
Spindle Roughing Gouges are used for roughing spindle blanks between centres.
Used for turning spindles from square to round and basic shaping.
Available in 2 sizes 3/4'' (19mm) which has a 8 1/2'' (216mm) handle and 1 1/4'' (32mm) which has a 14'' (256mm) handle.
NOT recommended for bowl (faceplate) work.
Crown Tools use traditional methods to make their...
African Blackwood
African Blackwood turns superbly and polishes up to a high shine.
African Blackwood is now CITES listed. Read more at https://cites.org
We have chain of custody documentation to show the African Blackwood we currently offer for sale pre-dates listing or is current with the appropriate import documentation.
Masasa
This is a hard wood used by turners and in furniture making. Its heartwood is reddish brown with occasional black or grey streak
Milk Pear
Deep reddish brown with fine, tight grain lines which vary from dark brown to reddish and straw colour. The timber is hard and tight.
Mukwa (Umbilo/Kiaat)
This wood is popular in Souh Africa with furniture makers and woodturners. Soft in comparison to the rest of our exotic timbers
Oscar Rush Large Bowl Adze
A hand forged 50mm diameter hand adze with elliptical sweep profile to the cutting edge.
The head weight is approximately 600g with a 230mm - 235mm long (just over 9"), hand carved, faceted, kin dried ash handle.
The leather adze cover is made by Oscar using Italian leather with solid brass rivets (these are much stronger than cap rivets).
This adze has been carefully designed for shaping...