My Tools
I am often asked on Instagram about what tools I use or what tools I’d recommend. My choices in tools have changed as skills have grown. Many of my larger stationary and bench tools were Craigslist scores. In some cases, I have been gifted some tools listed below. And in most cases, I have scoured the internet, read forums and reviews and tried the find the most cost effective option. Amazon has been one of the most common places that I have purchased new tools. The copious number of reviews, the easy return policy and free, quick shipping are hard to beat since I am not close to woodworking or woodturning retailers.
Below, grouped into subcategories, I have compiled a lengthy list of tools and supplies I use at Cutthroat Woodworks. Many of the products below are affiliate links. I participate in the Amazon Associates program and earn from qualifying purchases through linking of products to Amazon.com. By clicking on any of the affiliate links below, at no additional cost to you, the consumer, you are helping me potentially earn funds that will enhance content and products. Thank you, in advance, for your participation here.

Woodturning
Harbor Freight 10”x18” Midi Wood Lathe - Harbor Freight Link
Turning Tools
- Hurricane M2 Cryo 1-¼” Spindle Roughing Gouge
- Hurricane 2” Spindle Roughing Gouge
- Hurricane M2 Cryo ⅜” & ½” Spindle Gouge Set
- Hurricane M2 Cryo ½” Spindle Gouge
- Robert Sorby ⅜” Fingernail Detail Spindle Gouge
- Hurricane ⅜” Spindle Gouge
- Hurricane M2 Cryo ⅜” & ½” Bowl Gouge Set
- Hurricane M2 Cryo ½” Bowl Gouge
- Hurricane ½” Skew Chisel
- Hurricane 1” Skew Chisel
- Hurricane M2 Cryo ½” Round-nose Scraper
- Hurricane M2 Cryo 1” Round & Square-nose Scrapers
- Hurricane 3/16” Diamond Parting Tool
- Robert Sorby 1/16” Narrow Parting Tool
- Simple Woodturning Tools Carbide Mid-size set
Sharpening System
- Powertec 8” Slow Speed Grinder
- Oneway Wolverine Grinding System with VARI-Grind Jig
- Powertec Sharpening Skew Jig
- Woodturners Wonders CBN (80-grit & 350-grit) Grinding Wheels
- Raptor Set Up Gauges (not an affiliate link)
- HannesTool.com Vector Grinding Fixture (not an affiliate link)
Lathe Accessories
- Nova G3 Woodturning Chuck
- Nova SuperNOVA2 Chuck
- Nova Precision Midi 1"x8 direct thread chuck
- Nova ⅞” Steb Drive Center
- Nova 35mm Jaw set
- Nova 75mm Bowl Jaws
- Nova 100mm Bowl Jaws
- Oneway Live Center
- PSI MT2 Jacobs keyless chuck
- PSI 60 degree live center
- Robust 9” Comfort Tool Rest
- Robust 12” Comfort Tool Rest
- Robust 6” Low Profile Tool Rest
- Beall 1-¼” x 8 tpi Spindle Tap
- Beall 1”x 8 tpi Spindle Tap - for midi lathes like the HF 10X18, Rikon 70-220VSR, etc.
Pen Turning
- Whiteside Pen Mandrel
- PSI Mandrel Saver Live Center
- Micro Mesh 2” Pad Assortment
- Non-Stick Bushings for CA finishing
Wood Stabilizing
Safety Equipment
- TREND AIR/PRO Faceshield Dust Protector
- Uvex Bionic Anti-fog Face Shield
- Uvex Conspire Safety Glasses
- Woodturner’s Smock
Finishes
- Mahoney Finishes Walnut Oil and Wax Combo
- Howard’s Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish & Conditioner
- DEFT Clear Satin Brushing Lacquer
- Starbond Super Fast Thin CA glue
Favorite Books
- A Lesson Plan for Woodturning by James Rodgers
- Dale Nish’s Woodturning Christmas Ornaments
- Small Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein
- Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning by Doc Green
Woodworking
Stationary Tools
- 1.75HP 36 in PCS SawStop Table saw
- Shapeoko XXL CNC (Carbide3D link)
- JET 1836 Drum Sander
- Shopmade Custom Router table
- Shopmade Horizontal Slot Mortiser
- JET AFS-1000 Air Filtration System
Benchtop Tools
- Kreg Foreman pocket hole machine
- Kreg K4 Master System
- RIDGID Oscillating Spindle Sander (HD link)
- Harbor Freight 12” Disc sander (Harbor Freight link)
Handheld Tools
- Porter Cable 690 Router
- Porter Cable 693 Plunge Router Kit
- Ryobi corded drill
- Festool Pro5LT 5” Random Orbital Sander
Woodshop Accessories
- Freud 8” Stacked Dado Blade Set
- Freud 10” 50T thin kerf combination blade
- Freud Box Joint (SBOX8) Blade Set
- MicroJig Grr-Ripper Push Block
- MicroJig Grr-Rip Block
- MicroJig Tapering jig
- MicroJig MATCHFIT Dado Stop Pro
- MicroJig ZEROPLAY Miter Bars
- SawStop 10” Brake Cartridge
- SawStop 8” Dado Brake Cartridge
- SawStop Zero Clearance Dado Insert
- Wixey Digital Angle Gauge
- Rockler 3-Piece Silicone Glue Kit
Clamps
- JET 24”, 31” and 60” Parallel Clamp
- MicroJig MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp
- Bessey ½” H-Style Pipe Clamp
- Bessey 6” & 12” Clutch-Style Bar clamp
- Bessey 4” General Purpose Clamp
- Bessey Variable Angle Strap Clamp
- Kreg Automaxx Face Clamp
- Kreg Automaxx Right Angle Clamp