Those big gouges are a treat to use! I had always thought they would only be useful for massive turnings, but they're more useful than that by far!
I personally like to grind the wings back on mine about 1/8" to 3/16", just so they're not so straight up.
One major advantage to that, as well as the large radius, is you can use the tool on an angle to get a cut almost like you would with a skew. You can actually get a really good finish once you get used to cutting like that.
@kenny474 Thanks for the comment and the tip. On my smaller roughing gouge (3/4") I also grind the wings back for the same reason as you. I left them alone on the big gouge just to have two different approaches. Both work really well. I find I use the big one more often now, even on small items.
@MrLeonard55 You're right, the kids really seem to enjoy them (adults too, lol). I never weighed the gouge. I made a 16" handle for it out of Mahogany which is fairly light. It's got excellent balance and is a joy to use. Thanks for your comment.
@mykmykmykkk Since I got it, I find it's become my "go-to" gouge for roughing. Big or small project doesn't matter. I can rough it down in no time. If you get the chance, try one. Bet you'll love it.
Those big gouges are a treat to use! I had always thought they would only be useful for massive turnings, but they're more useful than that by far!
I personally like to grind the wings back on mine about 1/8" to 3/16", just so they're not so straight up.
One major advantage to that, as well as the large radius, is you can use the tool on an angle to get a cut almost like you would with a skew. You can actually get a really good finish once you get used to cutting like that.
kenny474 4 weeks ago
@kenny474 Thanks for the comment and the tip. On my smaller roughing gouge (3/4") I also grind the wings back for the same reason as you. I left them alone on the big gouge just to have two different approaches. Both work really well. I find I use the big one more often now, even on small items.
Regards, Gary
gmertl 1 week ago
Looks like a fun project. I bet the kids love them. How much does that gouge weigh?
Leonard
MrLeonard55 10 months ago
@MrLeonard55 You're right, the kids really seem to enjoy them (adults too, lol). I never weighed the gouge. I made a 16" handle for it out of Mahogany which is fairly light. It's got excellent balance and is a joy to use. Thanks for your comment.
Regards, Gary
gmertl 10 months ago
Gary,
Great project fun little project. Thanks for sharing.
Carl
haydenHD 10 months ago
@haydenHD Thank you Carl. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Regards, Gary
gmertl 10 months ago
@mykmykmykkk Since I got it, I find it's become my "go-to" gouge for roughing. Big or small project doesn't matter. I can rough it down in no time. If you get the chance, try one. Bet you'll love it.
Regards, Gary
gmertl 10 months ago
That gouge Rules! Like a major weapon for the lathe!
woodentoolcompany 10 months ago
@woodentoolcompany You'll see it again, I'm sure, lol.
Regards, Gary
gmertl 10 months ago
@gmertl Cant Wait!
woodentoolcompany 10 months ago