I'm in the market for a U flute gouge that will function well as a bottom feeder for bowls and platters. All my current bowl gouges are V flutes which I find are great on the outside of bowls but only so-so on the inside.
My go to gouge is a Oneway mastercut 5/8"V. I put a long Irish grind on it and I love how it cuts, it just doesn't stay sharp for very long. Takes a wicked keen edge though. I recently bought a Thompson 5/8 V from a fellow creeker but haven't had the chance to grind it and put it to the test yet. That's on my list for today.
So anyway, anyone have a favorite U flute you care to recommend?