Of this, 17 inches are taken up by the handle, leaving you with a 9” shaft.
PFEIL SWISS MADE 3 SWEEP FULL
Like the Big Horn 25302 Bowl Gouge, this option’s full length is 26”. Also, the handle seems ergonomically designed to ensure a good grip. This pick takes us back to the wooden handle options listed. It is, therefore, pricey.Īnother ½” bowl gouge makes it onto our list as the Robert Sorby 842XLH-1/2 Deep Flute Bowl Gouge.
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What negatives must you be aware of? Like the Robert Sorby 842XLH-1/2 Deep Flute Bowl Gouge and the Big Horn 25302 Bowl Gouge, this tool requires more than $100 to buy. The bowl gouge is also pleasing to look at. Also, the entire length of the bowl gouge is consistent with the removal of larger amounts of material and a shorter work time. Why are we impressed? We liked the durable, temperature-resistant shaft and that it comes in an Irish grind design. Lastly, this handle is impressive in aesthetics and ergonomics. As such, if you’ve determined this to be the Irish grind, you can’t go wrong purchasing the Pinnacle Cryogenic Fingernail Grind Bowl Gouge.Īlso, this is a by-product of England, which might explain the choice to go with European ash wood in the making of the handle. Remember that only you know the bevel angle and the type of grind that best works for you. Couple this with M2 HSS construction, and you should be looking at a long term purchase for your toolkit. The Pinnacle Cryogenic Fingernail Grind Bowl Gouge is the second bowl gouge listed with a cryogenically treated blade.
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What were we disappointed with? You’ll pay a heftier sum for the gouge than you would most other options. Also, cryogenically treated and hardened HSS steel will ensure this tool lasts you a long time.
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What do we love it for? Since this is a long bowl gouge, the balance in it is impressive. Additionally, since this is a long bowl gouge, you’ll find the balance to be impressive.Īnother important note is the razor-sharp cutting edge that should make your turning work a cinch. When it arrives at your door, the Big Horn 25302 Bowl Gouge will measure 26” of which some of it will be the shaft while the rest will be the copper handle incorporated. Also, the high-speed steel has been hardened to 66/69 HRC and has been cryogenically treated, which means you can use this tool for a relatively long time after purchase. Notably, the flute width is ½” in size, and the shaft comes made out of M42 HSS. That said, it would still prove an excellent piece of equipment in your workshop. As insinuated by the picture, this package comes with a single gouge, as do all other options listed apart from the editor’s choice.
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You might also decide to pull out the money in your wallet to purchase the Big Horn 25302 Bowl Gouge. What could be improved? The flutes in this set are quite short and will likely not last through many sharpening sessions. Also, there are three gouges of different sizes in the set, giving lots of value to buyers. What are its best features? We liked the bowl gouges’ construction, which includes a hardwood handle and a high-speed steel shaft. Of course, this has perks as well, including being shock-resistant and lightweight despite being a hardwood. This would ensure you set your desired angle so that you can have an easier time working the gouge in the future.Īlso notable is the ashwood handle. Additionally, the durability of HSS is something to be admired.Īs mentioned above, the gouges come in a standard grind giving you leeway to shape them. This allows you to remove larger chunks of material from the wood, and it can dramatically shorten the work period.įurthermore, the shanks in all three bowl gouges are made from high-speed steel (HSS), which will handle friction and heat from the bowl gouging process with ease. You should know that you’ll have more leverage with a longer and heavier handle as you shape wood bowls. Notably, this is a three-piece set with varying flute width sizes, and thus the versatility of the purchase is commendable.Īlso, the sizes of the handles coincide with the flute width. The Hurricane Turning Tools Three-Piece Bowl Gouge Set will suffice as our top bowl gouge pick of the day out of the ten options listed.