Old Turner - starting back
Hi folks. Need some suggestions on tools. Turned for 15yrs but took a hiatus. Now I have money to upgrade. What are suggestions for the following things?...
Big Roughing gouge - replacing a 3/4" Sorby. I'm going big so I need something beefier
Bowl Gouge - a true bottoming bowl gouge. I've always made due with bowl gouges with swept/thumbnails.
Hollowing jig - I think mine is a Monster? But if I remember right, the maker passed away and it was left to his kids.
Carbide tools - I only have tool steel cutters. Carbide stuff was new when I last turned. Any reason to look at carbide cutters? Ex: Hunter Tools or others
I already have several Thompson handles...which I love. Wish I could remember the size but I don't mind buying more if the tool fits.
I turn on a 3520B. No upgraded needed for this machine.
Thanks.
Turns out I have BOB gouge.
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Originally Posted by
Edward Weber
I can't comment on everything but on the bowl gouge, it's not a big deal.
The BOB (Bottom Of Bowl) or bottom feeder gouges, are usually nothing more than a standard U flute gouge ground differently.
Turns out I have BOB gouge. It was not in the correct drawer with my other gouges. I've got quite a bit of reacquainting to do.