Spindle gouge on end grain???
keith zimmerman, Normal IL
>When using a spindle gouge when endgrain hollowing, what would be the best grind to use? I want to hollow some shallow endgrain bowls and this question popped into my head.
TIA
keith
Spindle gouge on end grain???
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#2Re: Spindle gouge on end grain???
Barry Turner
>I use a 1/4" or 3/8" spindle gouge with a fingernail grind. Works for me.
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#3same here.
John Lucas
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DWFII
>Wouldn't a bowl gouge...especially a celtic or
Elsworth grind...work? I mean I know it does work, because I've used it, but why choose the spindle gouge over the bowl gouge? Aren't spindle gouges a little less stout? And wouldn't that be better for when you're reaching into a box or vase with little or no support?
DW
In the High Desert of Central Oregon
Re: Spindle gouge on end grain???
#5Re: Spindle gouge on end grain???
John Lucas
>DW
I use both but my spindle gouge is quite narrow and I have a grind similar to the ellsworth grind on it. I use is mostly for small boxes. I can turn the entire box with that one gouge. Oops that's a lie. I use a parting tool to cut the lip but other than that I use the spindle gouge.
I prefer a bowl gouge for larger boxes for the reason you mentioned. It's simply stronger and has less vibration. Although If I had one of the new P@N spindle gouges that might become my favorite box and goblet tool.
