Wood turning scrapers

[davidmoody]

Wow, thanks Philip for posting those pics, they are very inspiring. Replica daggers, swords and all sorts of weapons are easily available at night markets here in Phuket, so should be very easy to collect a set of 'tools'

Thanks again!

[Philip Davies]

David, be aware that replica weapons are probably made of low carbon steel, which will not hold an edge. Turning abraded edges rapidly. Files are high in carbon, which is why they are brittle, although they can be tempered. Junkyard steel is what I use, it's free. But you need a grinder, although with a tungsten carbide blade you can cut some hardened steels with a handsaw. Go to your flea market, find garden forks, or old shears. But your local scrapyard may allow you to browse. Can't do that here any more!