Welcome to Thompson lathe Tools
Made by a woodturner for woodturners!

These are the highest quality turning tools on the market today, each one handcrafted in a 13 step process.
Please forgive the sold out sign next to some tools, they will be restocked. To keep the quality high and price low it will continue like it is... each handcrafted by me... one at a time.

WHAT'S NEW!
Handles are ready just need to get them on the site... or call me if your in a hurry.

We now have a new line of SIGNATURE TURNING TOOLS for the following professionals... Use the same tools they do! Contact them from the links page for details.

Johannes Michelsen
John Jordan
Al Stirt
Jimmy Clewes (In stock order right here on this site!)
Bill Grumbine's 16 INCH LONG 5/8V Bowl gouge!
Ernie Conover
We also sponser the Woodturning Workshop (PBS)
Mark StLeger - 5/8 SRG Contact Mark
Michael Hosaluk - 1/2 & 5/8 Detail

Look for the review of our tools in Woodturning Design! Click on REVIEWS!

Woodturning magazine reviewed our tools.
Now you can read the article here, click on REVIEWS!

Click on HANDLES to see the updated article Ron McKinley wrote to make your own tool handle.

Powder metal and cryogenics is the future of woodturning and finally affordable!

Custom tools can be made to your specifications