{"product_id":"easy-wood-tools-easy-start-easy-rougher","title":"Easy Wood Tools Easy Start EASY ROUGHER™","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Easy Wood Tools Easy Start Rougher is a carbide woodturning tool designed to help you begin your turning journey with confidence, while also offering experienced turners a simple, controlled alternative to traditional HSS tools. It is ideal for turning pens, wine bottle stoppers, spindles, and small bowls or shaped projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a replaceable carbide cutter and a 9.5mm square section bar that sits flat on the tool rest, the Easy Start Rougher delivers excellent stability and easy control with no sharpening required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEconomical and robust, it is particularly well suited to beginners, education settings, and training environments, while remaining a practical choice for experienced turners looking for a straightforward, low‑maintenance tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Easy Start Rougher removes material quickly, cleanly, and efficiently, making it ideal for roughing work and establishing shape with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe square section bar ensures the tool remains flat and steady on the tool rest, and when used parallel to the floor at centre height, the risk of catches and snatches is virtually eliminated, helping build confidence at the lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no sharpening needed, maintenance is simple - when the edge becomes dull, just loosen the fixing screw and rotate the cutter to a fresh edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy Wood Tools’ long‑lasting carbide cutters keep an edge many times longer than HSS and are suitable for turning dry or green wood, as well as acrylics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shaft is engraved with the corresponding carbide cutter reference number for easy identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Easy Wood Tools are 100% made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare carbide cutter fitted as standard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHex key for easy cutter rotation or replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e230mm American maple handle with copper ferrule for added strength\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour‑coded handle for easy identification within the Easy Start range\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall length: 318mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar profile: 9.5mm square section\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptional upgrade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNegative rake carbide cutters are available separately and work particularly well on acrylics, polyester, and resin materials, while also producing a finer, smoother finish on timber as skills develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easy Wood Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136154292571,"sku":"109319","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/109319_xl.jpg?v=1790004632","url":"https:\/\/www.axminstertools.com\/products\/easy-wood-tools-easy-start-easy-rougher","provider":"Axminster Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}