Traditional Turning Tools
Traditional high-speed steel turning tools are what generations of turners learned on, and they're still the right answer when you want maximum control over your cut. A well-sharpened HSS skew leaves a surface a carbide can't match; a sharp HSS gouge cuts cleaner end grain than any insert tool. The trade-off is the learning curve and the sharpening — HSS demands honest technique and a sharpening setup you'll use often. We stock individual skews, gouges, parting tools, and complete sets for turners who want the traditional experience or who like to switch tools depending on the material. Pair these with our sharpening systems and you've got a turning setup that will last decades.
