Dare I say that most non-production turners don't really need a roughing gouge? Just use your largest spindle gouge and gently get the sharp corners off and away you go.
Dare I say that most non-production turners don't really need a roughing gouge? Just use your largest spindle gouge and gently get the sharp corners off and away you go.
Agreed!
For the new turners doing spindle work I recommend rough down with a....
- Spindle Roughing Gouge
- Spindle Gouge
- Bowl Gouge
For the new turners doing bowl/cross grain work I recommend rough down the outside with a....
- Bowl Gouge
- Spindle Gouge
- BUT, leave the SRG in the tool rack!
Neil
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