Finding the best gouges wood turning suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Square Nose Scraper, High Speed Steel, 3/4 Inches Nose
Feature
3/4" Square Nose Scraper12" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 3/4" Woodturning Square Nose Scraper made from High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel.In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others that sell for two to three times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.2. Easy Wood Tools Full Size Easy Rougher Replaceable Carbide Insert Cutter Lathe Wood Turning Tool Gouge Scraper with Maple Hardwood Easy Grip Handle Model #1200
Feature
Highest quality lathe woodturning tools 100% designed and manufactured in the USAAccepts 3 special proprietary carbide cutters: Ci1-R2, Ci-R4 and Ci-SQ. Comes fitted with C1-SQ.
Never sharpen again! Carbide cutters have 4 sharp sides. Stays sharp many times longer that steel
16" Maple handle; 8.5" by 1/2" square CNC machined stainless steel bar; 24.5" overall length
Greatly simplifies learning curve when turning. No complicated angles to learn and remember.
Description
The Easy Wood Tools Full Size Easy Rougher is a replaceable carbide insert woodturning lathe tool that addresses fatigue, safety, and efficiency like no other type of tool on the market. Designed to be kept flat on the tool rest, level to the floor and pushed straight into your work, the Easy Rougher will effortlessly hog away massive amounts of wood. No intimidating cutting angles to learn and remember-cuts left, right and straight in without changing approach angle. This simple approach to turning allows you to learn and master wood turning in no time. The tool design provides support directly beneath the cutting edge transferring the cutting pressure downward allowing the lathe to "take the pounding" that you would normally suffer through when using a conventional bowl gouge for roughing. Requires very little physical strength or exertion, so no more 'white knuckling' a bowl gouge. Truly deeper cuts - up to 1 inch off the diameter in one pass with the Full Size Rougher. Maximum reach from tool rest is 4 inches. Super hard Maple handle is 16 inches long with easy grip handle. Solid CNC machined stainless steel tool bar is 8.5 inches long and 1/2 inch square. Overall tool length is 24.5 inches The Full Size Rougher accepts 3 different proprietary carbide cutters: Ci1-R2 (2 inch radius) , Ci1-R4 (4 inch radius) , or the Ci1-SQ (no radius). These carbide cutters have four sharp sides and are easily rotated to expose new sharp edges. You will never need to sharpen again! Cutters are specially designed with the optimal grind, geometry and grade of carbide to excel at woodturning. The rougher comes with a Ci1-R4 square carbide cutter installed and a hex wrench. The Easy Rougher is capable of plunge cuts similar to using a giant parting tool. This type of cut sends massive amounts of material straight back at the operator. Available Chip Deflector keeps most shavings away from the face and neck. Deflector shields must be purchased separately.3. Robert Sorby #840FH-1/2 Fingernail Spindle Gouge Lathe Tool 18 1/4" Overall Length 840FH-1/2
Feature
High speed steel resists "blued" softening from overheatingSharpened edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel
Fingernail medium grind
Overall length 16-1/2"
Ash handle
Description
This 1/2" spindle gouge features a medium grind, with wing tips that have been ground back so the tool does not "catch" on the work piece. The "fingernail" grind is a popular edge with woodturners because it is easy to use and control and extremely versatile. Pull and push cuts, delicate shearing cuts, or full profile cuts can be made with ease. The medium grind lends itself to easy modification, allowing you to create profiles specifically suited to your turning requirements. Overall length 16-1/2".4. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Spindle Gouge, High Speed Steel, 3/8 Inches Flute (3/8 Inches Bar Stock)
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3/8" Spindle Gouge, (3/8" Bar Stock)12" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 3/8" Woodturning Spindle Gouge made from 3/8" High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others that sell at two to three times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.5. PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Set, 8-Piece
Feature
Ideal kit for turning small pens, spindles, bowls and larger projectsThe M2 High Speed Steel 5-1/4-Inch blades outlast high carbon steel 6-to-1 and will give you years of use
Set includes 8 essential chisels: 3/16-Inch parting tool, 5/8-Inch spear scraper, 1-Inch skew chisel, 5/8-Inch skew chisel, 5/8-Inch round nose scraper, 1/2-Inch bowl gouge, 3/4-Inch spindle gouge, 7/8-Inch roughing gouge
Comes with beautifully turned 10-3/4-Inch hardwood handles in an attractive wood display box
Super value for all turners
6. SAVANNAH 8-Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Set
Feature
THE M2 HIGH SPEED STEEL 5 1/4" BLADES OUTLAST CARBON STEEL 6 TO 1 AND WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF USESET INCLUDES 8 ESSENTIAL CHISELS, 3/16 PARTING TOOL,
5/8" SPEAR SCRAPER, 1" SKEW CHISEL 5/8" SKEW CHISEL
5/8" ROUND NOSE SCRAPER, 1/2" BOWL GOUGE. 3/4" SPINDLE GOUGE, 7/8" ROUGHING GOUGE
COMES WITH BEAUTIFULLY TURNED 10 3/4" HARDWOOD HANDLES IN A WOOD CASE
Description
Savannah turning tools are the ideal and economical choice for turners of all skill levels. Forged from M2 high speed steel these tools are designed to help you turn most any type of project. Each tool is fitted with a ferrule and balanced for performance. The tools can be sharpened as often as needed. The set includes 8 essential chisels: 3/16-Inch Parting Tool, 5/8-Inch Spear Scraper, 1-Inch Skew Chisel, 5/8-Inch Skew Chisel, 5/8-Inch Round nose scraper, 1/2-Inch Bowl Gouge, 3/4-Inch Spindle Gouge, 7/8-Inch Roughing Gouge. It also comes with turned 10-3/4-Inch hardwood handles in an attractive wood display box7. Hurricane Turning Tools, HTT-230KW, M2 Cryo, 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge for Woodturning
Feature
3/4" Spindle Roughing GougeCryogenically treated M2 High Speed Steel (HSS). Made in Sheffield, England. Holds an edge 3X Longer than M2 High Speed Steel
Hurricane Pro Series Tools are made in partnership with Crown Tools, UK
6.5" Blade Length; 16.5" Overall Length
10" Long Ash Handle, Painted Black with Silver Accents