Question: What Is A Bowl Gouge Used For?

What is the best grind for a bowl gouge

fingernail grindStart with a sharp tool Like many cutting tools, a bowl gouge needs to be sharpened before use, and you have two options: the traditional “square grind” or the modern “fingernail grind.” We prefer the fingernail grind because it works for both pushing or pulling cuts, as we’ll explain shortly..

What angle should a bowl gouge be

There is NO Standard Angle If you look at what turning experts and publications suggest as the “proper” bowl gouge bevel angle, the bowl gouge bevel can range from 45 to 70 degrees.

How long should a bowl gouge be

The handle length should be approximately 5 times the recommended maximum reach over the tool rest. So for a 1/4″ bowl gouge the handle should be at least 7 1/2″ long and for a 5/8″ bowl gouge the handle should be at least 20″ long. Longer handles provide more leverage.

Can you turn a bowl with a roughing gouge

So the roughing gouge, also known as SRG or Spindle Roughing Gouge, takes your wood from “rough” to round. While some turners do use the SRG as a bowl gouge it really does not have the right shape for turning bowls.

What is the difference between a bowl gouge and a roughing gouge

A bowl gouge is made from a round bar of steel. The flute is ground into the bar. A spindle roughing gouge is made from a flat bar that is bent to form the flute and usually has a weak tange holding it in the handle.

What is a bowl gouge

A bowl gouge has a round metal exterior shaft with a curved interior flute. The curved flute might be U-shaped, V-shaped, or parabolic in shape. That interior flute design allows the bowl gouge to have exterior ground beveled wings that create a larger cutting surface all the way around the tip of the bowl gouge.

How do I choose a bowl gouge

For small bowls with a diameter of 12″ or less, we suggest a 1/2″ bowl gouge. For medium to large bowls with diameters of about 12″ to 14″, a 5/8″ bowl gouge will be more efficient. For sizable work with a diameter of 14″ or larger, a powerful 3/4″ bowl gouge will really get the job done.

Do I need a bowl gouge

A bowl gouge can be used to make an entire bowl without the aid of any other turning tool if needed. It is better to have multiple bowl gouges of different sizes and different grinds to make wood bowl turning as efficient as possible.

How long is a bowl gouge

about 16″The rod’s flute is generally a deeply cut oval, which improves the tool’s chip-cutting action. A bowl gouge usually has a large handle, about 16″ long, for increased leverage. A bowl gouge is often confused with a roughing gouge.

What tools do I need to turn a bowl

2. Wood Bowl Turning Tools3/4” bowl gouge (swept back grind)5/8” bowl gouge (standard grind)5/8” bowl gouge (micro bevel grind)1/2” bowl gouge (swept back grind)1/2” bowl gouge (standard grind)Spindle gouge (for tenon and details)Tenon scraper (specifically for tenon shaping)Flat nose scraper.More items…•Jul 2, 2019

What wood is best for turning

Best Woods for Turning Some of the most popular domestic hardwoods for turning include birch, ash, maple, cherry, and walnut. Exotic hardwoods are also popular for woodworking projects because of their distinct patterns and colors.