Which size rougher was that? Ci1 or Ci2? I'm trying to figure out everything I'll need so I can order it all at the same time. Don't want to be sitting with a lathe I can't use...
I did the larger rougher. When I received it, I thought I blew it. However, I am really, really, really glad that I did. Since receiving the rougher I have acquired two more Easy Wood Tools turning tools. I have the longer handle on all three of them.
My other turning tools with typical size handles seem so insecure after using the longer handles. Sometime ago on FWW someone said (not word for word though), "When you make your own wood turning tools make them long. Start at 24 inches. If you don't like it you can shorten them."
Well, I turned my handle for 30 inches total tool length (tip of cutter to end of butt). It felt great. It snugged to my waist and hip beautifully for roughing. However, I was always banging the tail end on something. I shortened it. You already know the rest of the story. I shortened it too much. Murphy struck again.
In my opinion the Easy Rougher is tremendously safer than a roughing gouge. When you have that square shank flat on the tool rest (which is the way you use it) it is SOLID and you feel in complete control even as a rank amateur.
Gads, I sound like a salesman. My only contact with the company is to call and order a tool. I ordered from the company. Later I found out Crafts USA carries the line.
I have tried to find the receipts for the tools to give you details. Unfortunately old age seems to have crept into the filing system. I will give you the details as soon as I find them.
I have the large square tip (virtually positive it is Ci1 Square), the large curved tip (probably Ci1 R2), the large round tip (Cio) and the Diamond (Ci4). Even though I use it, the Cio is the one I would not really miss. I might miss it if I were doing more hollowed forms. It is nice in a small open bowl where the bottom and side get together.
If I could have only one it would be the Ci1 square.
My second favorite is the Diamond (Ci4).
Third choice is the Ci1 - R2