So my mom wants to know what I want for Christmas.
A few months ago I ordered two tools from Thompson Lathe Tools: a 1/2 inch V-shaped bowl gouge and a 1/2 inch spindle gouge. I got handles with both and the folks at TLT made a mistake and engraved my name on three handles. They were very nice to send me all three.
So, I've got a handle (16") needing a tool. I'm new to turning having started just in July. I've a Powermatic 3520A and I'm interested in mostly large-ish stuff. I got the lathe used and it came with a bunch of medium-quality tools that were used almost exclusively on spindle work (I bought this stuff from a cabinet shop). I also have an EWT rougher and finisher. What should I tell my mom I'd like from Thompson? A U-shaped bowl gouge? a scrapper? a skew? (I've got a skew from the purchase but haven't figured what to do with it).
Thanks for the help.
-Pete
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