Paul Downes
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- Westphalia, Michigan
I need a good bowl gouge!! I got a couple of Sorby tool sets when I got my lathe and haven't upgraded yet. All the gouges I have are relatively shallow. They have worked fine for pen turning but I get scared every time I touch them to a bowl. Recommendations on what and where to get would be appreciated. I would like something in the 3/4 class and long. I've watched several videos of turning bowls with the gouge and still manage to get catches way too easy.
I have been making my own bowl scraper tools that utilize 1/8 x 1/2 x 4" long cobalt enhanced HSS. ( and other sizes) I am really impressed with how long they hold an edge. After I finish the latest one I'll post a picture or 2.
I have been making my own bowl scraper tools that utilize 1/8 x 1/2 x 4" long cobalt enhanced HSS. ( and other sizes) I am really impressed with how long they hold an edge. After I finish the latest one I'll post a picture or 2.