Bowl Turning Hooks Set of Two are the basic tools needed to turn a bowl on a treadle operated pole lathe.
Comes sharpened and ready to use but would always benefit from a final honing. Each hook comes with a simple leather edge cover.
Available irons only or with hazel handles fitted.
SELECT WITH OR WITHOUT HAZEL HANDLES FROM THE DROP-DOWN BOX ABOVE.
Hazel handle are approx 18" (460mm) long making the total length of the tool approx 30" (760mm)
The diameter and overall character of hazel handles will vary.
HOOK 1) 'THE BODGER', Tip up (Medium)
This is the go to tool for the bowl turner. It is used for 90% of the work when turning a bowl. This size is perfect for both beginners and established turners looking to replace a worn-out hook.
Now made from stronger 5/8" (17mm) diameter bar EN 47 spring steel. It is both robust and capable of taking and keeping a great edge.
Tip up means that when a right-handed turner is using this tool the cutting edge of the tool is on the left with the curl of the hook facing upwards.
Left-handed turners would substitute the BODGER'S MATE for this tool. Other uses include end grain cups, lidded boxes and plates.
HOOK 2) 'THE BODGER'S MATE', Tip down (Medium)
This is the companion tool for HOOK 1, the BODGER. It can be used for details around the foot as well as for cutting down the core of the bowl. This size is perfect for both beginners and established turners looking to replace a worn out hook.
Now made from stronger 5/8" (17mm) diameter EN 47 spring steel. It is both robust and capable of taking and keeping a great edge.
Tip down means that when a right-handed turner is using this tool the cutting edge of the tool is on the left with the curl of the hook facing downwards.
Left-handed turners would substitute the BODGER for this tool. Other uses include end grain cups, lidded boxes and plates.
Iron length 420mm (16 1/2"). Both hooks have internal bevels.
BOWL TURNING HOOKS Set of Two are carefully made in the north-east by Matt Whittaker. He is one of the country's finest pole lathe bowl turners.
PLEASE BE AWARE IF YOU SELECT WITH HANDLES, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP ON A NEXT DAY DELIVERY SERVICE.
TO KEEP SHIPPING COSTS REASONABLE, WE MAY NEED TO SHIP IRONS AND HANDLES UNFITTED. I.E. THEY WILL BE PREPARED WITH HOLES DRILLED ETC BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO FIT IRON TO HANDLE.
YOU MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS TO BUY THIS PRODUCT.
