Elliptical Spindle Tools By Ashley Iles

This modern day tool has the benefits of a spindle gouge but leaves the finish of a skew chisel. It is normally used for cutting coves and hollows on spindle work. It is also very easy to sharpen – it is honed on the top surface only leaving a very sharp edge on the polished bevel ground to a fingernail profile.

Except where noted all tools are made of high speed steel (HSS) and are sold handled. Tony Iles hand finishes each and every turning tool himself and is proud that every tool is shipped with its surfaces ground and edges broken. These are tools that will feel wonderful in the hand, with a heft makes them feel very solid – a real aid in turning. All the tools are shipped sharp and ready to use, although we fully expect many of you to customize the grinds to your particular working methods.

For more information on Ashley Iles – tools in the old tradition, Click here. All Ashley Iles Tools are made in England.