I did a survey a few years ago and most turners use and recommend a 1/2" bowl gouge ( by USA standards) and they generally use something that resembles the swept back grind similar to David Ellsworth. Most of the rest recommended 5/8" so if you turn larger work get the 5/8" if normal or small get the 1/2".
Notwithstanding, how do you grind a nail bowl gouge?
Beside that, what is the difference between a spindle gouge and a bowl gouge? What is the difference between a bowl gouge vs spindle gouge? The bowl gouge flute is curved with wings and designed for turning wood bowls. A spindle gouge has a more open flat flute and is best used for details and spindle turnings.
On top of this, what is a bowl gouge used for?
A bowl gouge is a hand tool used to cut and shape wood bowls on a lathe. The bowl gouge consists of a handle connected to a sturdy metal shaft.
What angle do you sharpen a bowl gouge?
Bevel Angles and Profiles A bevel that's tipped closer to 30 degrees will give you good tool control. For beginners, I recommend having your primary bowl gouge sharpened with a relatively short bevel.
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Robert Sorby Deep Flute Bowl Gouge 1/2 inch HHS Extra Long Length Handle Overall Length 26 inches 842XLH-1/2
Made from hardened and tempered high speed steal that that will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel
Steel will resist "blued” softening from overheating during grinding or heavy use
Come with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule
Extra Long handle is 17 inches long with tool being 9 inches in length
Overall length is 26 inches
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Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Bowl Gouge, High Speed Steel, 1/2 Inches Flute (5/8 Inches Bar Stock)
1/2" Bowl Gouge, (5/8" Bar Stock)
16" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Cryogenically treated M2 High Speed Steel with ash handle, painted black with silver accents; made in Sheffield, England in partnership with Crown Tools
Used to turn the outside and inside of bowls and vessels
Available separately or in sets
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3/8" Bowl Gouge, (1/2" Bar Stock)
14" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
A spindle gouge is the traditional tool for cutting coves in spindle work. The cut is begun with the tool on its side, flute towards the cove. It is pushed into the wood and simultaneously rotated so that when it reaches the bottom of the cut, it is more or less horizontal.