Bead Forming Tools by Ashley Iles

These beading tools utilize a shear cutting action rather than a scrape, cutting cleanly in all types of wood. The sizes given are for the bead size. The tools are used with the flute down for forming beads on spindles and faceplate work. The bevel should only be ground if the edge is damaged. For normal sharpening honing the bevel is sufficient.

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.