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Canadian Supplier - Woodworker Specialties/RGWOOD Turning Tools

Doug Freeman

Doug Freeman

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Is anyone familiar with this Canadian supplier, and in particular there store brand RGWOOD turning tools. Located in Port Coquitlam BC near Vancouver, in business since 2003. I find their line of RGWOOD M42 cryo processed turning tools very interesting, specifically the double ended 5/8" shaft bowl gouge - priced well if the tool steel is what is claimed and the flute is a true parabolic shape, which it appears to be in the photos online. Some of their turning tools are also listed on ebay.

RGWOOD M42 HSS Cryogenic Turning Tools Archives

M42 HSS Cryogenic Turning tools. For those of you who want to spend more time turning and less time sharpening.
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RGWOOD is their house brand so not available anywhere else.

I bought a Nova chuck 3G from woodworker specialities 3 months ago. Even though it came from Canada I think I had it on my doorstep in 2 days.

Great customer service when I asked questions too
 
Will check them out. Right now the difference between the Canadian and US currencies discourages Canadians buying from US suppliers.
 
I have purchased from them several times. Mostly Nova chucks and related accessories, including companion chucks (no jaws) and direct thread Nova Lite chucks, items I didn't readily find elsewhere. I thought their prices were very competitive and shipping has been very prompt. I have not tried any of the RGWOOD tools.
 
I have bought carving tools and some nova parts from them. Been satisfied with what I've ordered from them. They have plenty of Nova parts for when I need them. Will probably order a gouge next time I order from them.
 
The only thing I have to add is that I have a couple of RGWOOD turing tools including a 1-1/4" M42 Cryo roughing gouge. It works well, gets things round quickly and doesn't seem to require the services of the grinder too often - I'd say maybe less often than my R.Sorby HSS gouges. I will be trying some of their bowl gouges in the near future as their prices are pretty good for us Canucks (no exchange!).

Cheers.
Barry W. Larson
Calgary, Alberta, Canada eh!
 
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Kent Reisdorph said:
Also check out KMS Tools. For a while they were selling Nova SuperNova 2 chucks for what worked out to be about $85 US, shipping included. Lately they have been featuring the G3 over the SuperNova.
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I just looked and their G3 chuck is for sale in Canada only. What a shame, it's a pretty good price.

Gregory
 
I bought one of their 6 inch faceplates to use with a diy 12" sanding disc on the lathe. Seems to work fine for that.

Haven't wrapped my head around it being cheaper on amazon versus their website and I'd have to pay shipping on top of that.
 
Rusty Nesmith said:
I just put the double ended 5/8” bowl gouge in my cart. They will ship it to the US and with free shipping. I would love to have one.
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Rusty Nesmith said:
Ok I just ordered the 5/8” double ended bowl gouge. It $109 no tax and free shipping. I will let you know how I like it.
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I bought one of the 5/8” dbl ended gouges ~ week ago, on ebay listed by wwspecialties, for $97.95 w/free shipping. Havent had a chance to try it out yet.
 
I purchased two handles from them Wednesday and they were delivered to me in CT Friday. That's pretty quick! As a side note I prefer the lower priced RGWOOD handle (first link below), which additionally is on sale, versus the higher priced model.

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RGWOOD Tool Handles and accessories for unhandled turning tools

Our RGWOOD tool handles come in 3 models – a 16″ and 10″ with aluminum cores, and a heavier 16″
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RGWOOD Carbon Fiber Collet Style Turning Tool Handles

These RGWOOD Carbon Fiber Collet Style Turning Tool Handles include 3 sizes of collets to allow for interchangeability with multiple tool shank diameters.
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I have several RGWOOD face plates - 3" and 4". They have locking set screws which I take out so I don't lose them. I use them mounting bowl blanks. Good quality/machined well. I got them off of Amazon. Received in 2 days. I would purchase again.
 
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