Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Detail gouge
MikeinCapeMay
>Anyone using one and have an opinion? I know of one fellow that says he uses it exclusively for faceplate and between spindles. That I don't know about, but I'm looking at the P&N version and thinking of trying one. I'm just not sure if it's going to give me something that my bowl and spindle gouges don't...........other than a new tool, which ain't a bad thing.
Re: Detail gouge
John Lucas
>I use a 3/8 spindle gouge from Packard. It is probably my most used tool. I use it and the skew for spindles. I use it to put details on my bowls and larger projects. I've been using it lately to turn miniature goblets. It's a very versatile tool.
Re: Detail gouge
Joe Fleming
>The detail gouge is often sharpened with a "pointier" bevel than a spindle gouge. This means that the tool can cut tiny and/or narrow details. You can also reach into places that other tools can't because of the pointier bevel.
This tool also has a more shallow grind. This lets you use the tool extended at a greater distance off the toolrest than a comparable spindle gouge.
Joe fleming - San Diego
Ditto what Joe said
Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
>I have the P&N 3/8" detail gouge. I have a grind on it similar to the one David Ellsworth posted in the grind library.
Think of the detail gouge as a spindle gouge with a really thick bottom in the flute.
I use mine for corners in details that nothing else will get into.
Mark
Re: Ditto what Joe said
MikeinCapeMay
>I assume that's the same swept back grind that he and others use on bowl gouges? I learned it from Bill Grumbine. Where's the Grind library?
Upper left hand corner of every post you open.
Al Crandall
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Re: Upper left hand corner of every post you open.
MikeinCapeMay
>Thanks Al, if they hadn't hid it like that I could have found it on my own.
Re: Upper left hand corner of every post you open.
MikeinCapeMay
>Thanks Al, if they hadn't hid it like that I could have found it on my own.
Re: Detail gouge
Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey
>Use the Ellsworth convex bevel on it and it's slicker than Pooo(-lan) for parting a hollowform off the waste block with a nice concave bottom.
BTW: Anyone hear from Bubba?
Mark
[waxing log-ends in New Jersey]
Re: Detail gouge
Molly Winton
>I love my detail gouge. I have the 3/8" Glasier. I'd have to say it is my most versatile tool, and most used tool in my collection. I use it for all of my small work, and the detail work on my larger pieces. Now that I have it, I won't be without one.
Re: Detail gouge
ton ton tommy
>How do you sharpen the ellsworth detail gouge. I heard you have to use a belt type sander sander with 220 to 400 grit paper.
Re: Detail gouge
Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey
>I put the edge back on with the belter running slow and 220 grit with the edge pointing against the direction of the belt, then polish the edge with a white Hard Arkansas hone. Takes about 15 sec.with a light touch on the belt and 6 swipes with the stone.
Mark
Thanks everyone
MikeinCapeMay
>Bought the P&N 3/8