Robert Larson Company Turning Tools

Robert Larson™ turning tools are manufactured to the highest quality. A wide variety of tools are available that will allow the best possible selection for the woodturner.

The Blades
The most important issue in a welldesigned turning tool is the quality of the blade. All Robert Larson™ blades are manufactured to precise specifications. The steel is M2 molybdenum based high speed steel which is machined from the solid in most cases. A few tools are entirely forged into shape. Next the tool is heat treated, being hardened and tempered to sixty-two degrees on the Rockwell "C" scale. By no means is this the end of the manufacturing process as the blades are next machine ground and, in a number of cases, hand ground as well. The cutting edge is carefully ground, with this being followed by hand glazing and polishing of the tool surface. Polishing is linear to the blade length, unlike other manufacturers that leave circular polishing markings on the blade. In the case of fluted tools, polishing is accomplished with specially shaped abrasive impregnated rubber wheels. A thorough quality inspection is made on each and every tool before it is proudly marked HSS Steel, Made in Sheffield England.

The Handles
While the blades may be the most important part of a woodturning tool, the handle can make a tremendous difference in the accuracy of your turning, as well as how long you can turn before getting tired. Robert Larson™ turning tool handles were designed in consultation with a leading woodturning company (established over a century ago) to provide both a firm as well as comfortable grip that will let you do your best work for hours on end! The handle starts with a blank of quality ash wood which is shaped into a unique style with beaded grips. While other manufacturers will apply a lacquer finish to the handle, our handles have an oil finish which provides a firmer grip. A solid brass sleeve is mounted on the front of the handle to strengthen the fitting of the blade tang into the handle. Each tool has been given the best size handle for the job.

Sets
A number of sets have been assembled to provide help in selecting the basic turning tools to begin your turning with. As you become more involved in turning simply add tools from the wide range available.

Options
If you are a woodturner that likes to "do-it-yourself" you will find that all of these quality tools are available unhandled! Choose your wood from commonly available hardwoods to exotic species to customize your woodturning tools by making your own handles. The brass sleeves we use on our handles are available as well. Another option is to handle your own tools, as replacement handles are also listed. Perhaps you would like all longer handles . . . no problem! You can also choose our sets in a kit form. These include blades, oil finished handles, brass sleeves, and an instruction leaflet. Handling is a small challenge that can also be a lot of fun.

Specifications
Each tool is listed with a part number, overall handle length, blade length without handle, and the cutting edge size.

Storage
Check out our tool roll and storage section for both leather and cloth turning tool rolls. These help protect and organize your investment in these fine tools.

Turning Tool Sets

Set of 3 Spindle Tools 920-0375

Contains Sizes 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"

Set of 3 Micro Spindle Tools 920-0350

Contains Sizes 1/8", 5/32", 3/16"

Set of 3 Mid-Size Tools 920-0400

Contains 3/8" Bowl Gouge, 1/2" Oval Skew, 1/8" Parting Tool

Set of 5 Tools 920-0100

Contains 3/8" Spindle Gouge, 3/4" Roughing Out Gouge, 1/2" Skew Chisel,
1/4" Parting Tool, 1/2" Round Nose Scraper

Set of 8 Tools 920-0150

Contains 1/4" & 1/2" Spindle Gouges, 3/4" Roughing Out Gouge, 1/2" & 1" Skew Chisels,
1/4" Parting Tool, 3/4" Round Nose Scraper, 1" Square Nose Scraper

Miniature Set 920-0300

Contains 1/8" & 1/4" Spindle Gouges, 1/4" Skew Chisel, 2mm Parting Tool, 1/4" Round Nose Scraper

920-0530......10"....200mm........1/4" (6mm)
920-0535......10"....200mm .... 3/8" (10mm)
920-0540......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-0545......14"....300mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-0550......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm) Pictured
920-0535......14"....200mm ....... 1" (25mm)

920-1010......14"....300mm........1/4" (6mm)
920-1015......14"....300mm .... 3/8" (10mm)
920-1020......14"....300mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-1025......16"....300mm .... 3/4" (19mm) Pictured

920-4525......10"....150mm........1/8" (3mm)
920-4530......10"....200mm........1/4" (6mm) Pictured

Round Nose Scraper

920-5015......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-5020......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-5025......10"....200mm ....... 1" (25mm)
920-5030......14"....200mm ..1 1/4" (32mm) Pictured

Roughing Out Gouge

920-1510......10"....150mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-1515......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-1520......14"....200mm ..1 1/4" (32mm) Pictured

920-2010......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-2015......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-2020......14"....200mm ....... 1" (25mm) Pictured
920-2025......14"....200mm ..1 1/4" (32mm)

Diamond Side Cutting Scraper

920-6510......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)

920-7010......10"....266mm .... 3/8" (10mm)

920-2515......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-2520......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-2525......10"....200mm ....... 1" (25mm)
920-2530......14"....200mm ..1 1/4" (32mm) Pictured

Skew - Rounded Edge

920-3010......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-3015......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-3020......10"....200mm ....... 1" (25mm)
920-3025......14"....200mm ..1 1/4" (32mm) Pictured

Square Nose Scraper

920-5510......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-5515......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-5520......10"....200mm ....... 1" (25mm)
920-5525......14"....200mm ..1 1/4" (32mm) Pictured

Round Nose Side Cutting Scraper

920-6010......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-6015......10"....200mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-6020......10"....200mm ....... 1" (25mm) Pictured

Long & Strong Skew

920-3510......14"....300mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-3515......14"....300mm ....... 1" (25mm)
920-3520......16"....300mm ..1 1/4" (32mm) Pictured

Long & Strong Skew with Rounded Edge

920-4010......14"....300mm .... 3/4" (19mm)
920-4015......14"....300mm ....... 1" (25mm)
920-4020......16"....300mm ..1 1/4" (32mm) Pictured

Diamond Parting Tool

920-4510......10"....200mm .... 3/16" (5mm)

Fluted Parting Tool

920-4515......10"....200mm .... 3/16" (5mm)

Beading & Parting Tool

920-7510......10"....266mm .... 3/8" (10mm)

Combination Ring Tool

920-8010......10"....300mm........1/4" (6mm)
920-8015......10"....300mm .... 3/8" (10mm)
920-8020......10"....300mm .... 1/2" (13mm) Pictured

920-8510......14"....200mm ..1 1/4" (32mm)

Heavy Duty Scraper

920-9010......16"....254mm ..1 1/2" (38mm)

Round Skew Chisel

920-9510......10"....150mm........1/4" (6mm)
920-9515......10"....175mm .... 3/8" (10mm)
920-9520......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm) Pictured

Shear Scrapers - Left to Right & Right to Left

920-5610......10"....200mm .... L-R 1"
920-5620......10"....200mm .... R-L 1" Pictured

920-5810......10"....150mm........1/4" (6mm)
920-5820......10"....175mm .... 3/8" (10mm)
920-5830......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm) Pictured

920-6350......10"....200mm .... 3/8" (10mm)

Diamond Point Tool

920-6550......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)

Round Skew & Beading Tools

920-6810......10"....150mm........1/4" (6mm)
920-6820......10"....175mm .... 3/8" (10mm)
920-6830......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm) Pictured

920-7410......10"....200mm .... 3/8" (10mm)
920-7420......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm) Pictured

920-8210......10"....200mm .... 1/2" (13mm)
920-8220......14"....300mm ....... 1" (25mm) Pictured

920-7310......10"....185mm .... Small
920-7320......14"....235mm .... Large Pictured

920-5310......6"....125mm........Straight
920-5320......6"....125mm .... 45° Bent Pictured
920-5330......6"....125mm .... 80° Bent

Groove Forming Tools

920-6310......6"....125mm .... 1mm
920-6320......6"....125mm .... 2mm
920-6330......6"....125mm .... 3mm
920-6340......6"....125mm .... 4mm Pictured

Spiral Shell Auger Bit

920-6310...........................3/8"

Mid-Sized Turning Tools

Mid-Size Bowl Gouge

920-1050......6"................ 3/8" (10mm)

Mid-Size Oval Skew

920-2050......6"................ 1/2" (13mm)

Mid-Size Parting Tool

920-4550......6"................ 1/8" (3mm)

Miniature Turning Tools

Miniature Spindle Gouge

920-0510......6"....125mm ...... 1/8" (3mm) Pictured
920-0515......6"....125mm .... 5/32" (4mm)
920-0520......6"....125mm .... 3/16" (5mm)
920-0525......6"....125mm ...... 1/4" (6mm)

Miniature Skew Gouge

920-2510......6"....125mm ...... 1/4" (6mm)

Miniature Parting Tool

920-4510......6"....125mm ...... (2mm)

Miniature Round Nose

920-5010......6"....125mm ...... 1/4" (6mm)

All Turning Tools are available unhandled.
To order, simply replace the 920 prefix with 925.

Replacement Handles

926-8010 - 6"
926-8020 - 10"
926-8030 - 14"
926-8040 - 16"

926-9010 .... 05625 od 0.500 id 0.4375 long
926-9020 ... 0.750 od 0.6875 id 0.6875 long
926-9030 ....... 1.00 od 0.9375 id 0.875 long
926-9040 ......... 1.125 od 1.00 id 0.875 long