Rounders and rotary planes

[Green]

Hi

Another question:

Where can I buy a set of rounders? I have seen them mentioned in a few turning books but the nearest I can find is the LeeValley dowel cutters.

I'm looking for sizes 5/8" and 7/8"


Thanks in advance.

 

[Alf]

Classic Handtools for one. Used to be Ray Iles ones, but whether they still are? Assuming they are, I can vouch for them working a treat. Also Ashem are well spoken of. Or you can make your own, but the geometry can get to be a bit of headache if you don't have a plan to work from.

 

[Paul.J]

Summat else i've learned

 

[Green]

Thanks for that Alf.

The Ashem ones do look lovely but a bit too dear at the mo. The RI are perfect - lots of sizes too.


Cheers

 

[Green]

Whilst on my search for rounders I came across these useful pages that give ideas for making your own:

http://tiny.cc/YEQsZ (American woodworker instructions)

http://tiny.cc/GFpHw (Ubeaut forums poster made some similar to the RI)

http://tiny.cc/JFxWv (Pete Galberts brilliantly simple homebrew rounder)


Just thought I would add these to the thread as it may help someone else.