Best Size Bowl Gouge
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.
Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Three Piece Bowl Gouge Set, 1/4 Inches Flute, 3/8 Inches Flute, and 1/2 Inches Flute, High Speed Steel
- Contains Three Separate Hurricane Bowl Gouges
- 1/4" Bowl Gouge, (3/8" Bar Stock), 3/8" Bowl Gouge, (1/2" Bar Stock), 1/2" Bowl Gouge, (5/8" Bar Stock)
- Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
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
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
PSI Woodworking LX230 5/8" Bowl Gouge M2 HSS Woodturning Chisel
- With it's deep flute, primary use is for turning bowls
- Also used for dishes and other hollow forms mounted on a lathe's faceplate
- Blade is made from M2 High Speed Steel
- Total tool length is 22" with a 9" blade and 13" handle
- Hardwood handle with brass ferrule
IMOTECHOM 1/4-Inches HSS Bowl Gouge Lathe Chisel Wood Turning Tools with Walnut Handle, Round Plastic Box and Hanging Bag
- SHARPENED CHISEL HEADS - Accurately pre-sharpened by machine for all turning tools.
- BLADE - 9-Inches High Speed Steel blades outlast high carbon steel and will give you years of use.
- HANDLE - 13.3-Inches Walnut wooden handle is harder and comfortable for using.
- Packaging: Round Soft Transparent Box with Mail box to be sure all chisel in good condition.
- CONTENTS - 1/4-Inches HSS Bowl Gouge Lathe Chisel
Carter and Son Toolworks 5/8" U-Shaped Bowl Gouge
- Tool made from M42 HSS for a razor sharp, long lasting edge.
- Made in the USA.
- Hones to a finer edge.
- 100% lifetime guarantee.
Carter & Son Toolworks 5/8" Bowl Gouge
- Made in the USA!
- The M42 Cobalt HSS blade is backed by a 16" aircraft aluminum handle to provide stability.
- This massive tool has an overall length of approximately 26-1/4".
- The tool blades are precision machined to high tolerances from solid M42 Cobalt High Speed Steel stock.
- To further increase strength the blades are certified heat-treated to 68HRC.
Robert Sorby H9076 - Fingernail Bowl Gouge 3/8 Inch
- High speed steel resists "blued" softening from overheating
- Sharpened edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel
- Fingernail medium grind
- Overall length 16-1/2"
- Ash handle
Hurricane Turning Tools, HTT-242KW, M2 Cryo, 5/8" Bowl Gouge with Side Grind (1/2" Flute) for Woodturning
- Bar Diameter: 5/8" | Flute Width: 1/2" with Swept Back Grind (Irish grind)
- Usable Flute Length: 8" | Handle Length: 14" | Overall Length: 24"
- 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
Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Bowl Gouge, High Speed Steel, 3/8 Inches Flute (1/2 Inches Bar Stock)
- 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