After my accident, I wont be turning any bowls or large pieces for a LONG time until I can build strength in my fingers again. I'm thinking some boxes would be a good very low hand-torque alternative to the 12-15" deep natural edge pieces that I like to turn.
I could swear that I saw something similar in a craft supplies catalog a few years ago. Looking for 1/2" round and 10" long or better. I know I've seen them somewhere I just can't remember who sells them. they'd be for finishing the bottoms of deep boxes. I thought about making a cutter for my homemade carbide tool which doesnt get much use. I like gouges. Anyway, a friend lent me a Raffan DVD on boxes, and I cant find the "long strong" scraper he uses in the video. Anybody know where to acquire such a beast? Emphasis on the over 8" length, preferably 10" or better. It also needs to be 1/2" thick. I'd prefer a 1/2" width or 3/4"--not a wide one. Aside from making a hss cutter for an existing tool, which might be an acceptable solution but Id rather have a real scraper for sharpening sake.
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