Latest Thompson Tools

[Mike Minto]

Just got my latest order from Doug - really fast, like 2 days after order/payment. Anyway, I wanted one of his big bowl gouges, here the 3/4 'U' shape; and one he made for Mark St. Leger, a 5/8 spindle gouge. I had not seen the shape before, and this posting is mainly to let others see what the tool looks like. Anyway, forgive the lousy photography, and enjoy! Mike

[John Keeton]

Mike, good looking tools! What wood do you anticipate using for handles?

This lathe tool thing is so new for me. I really think I have what I need, but as everyone has warned, the vortex is strong!! And, people like you that post pics of their new toys don't help!:D

[Mike Minto]

haha, glad to be of service, John :rolleyes:. What I'm doing is actually building up a stock of tools for the future, right now - I mean, these things last a long time, but not forever, so I'm sort of 'collecting' - every month I'm going to buy 2 or 3 tools until I develop an inventory for my future turning. The wood I usually use for handles is cherry, sometimes walnut, from boards I have on hand. Have used Oak and Ash, however. This may be kind of odd behaviour, but have started doing the same thing with bottles of good scotch - an investment in the future, in a practical way! Mike

[Jack Mincey]

Mike,
The gouges look great as all Doug's tools do. I saw Mark St Leger do a demo in the spring and he uses the 5/8" spindle gouge (which is the shape of a roughing gouge) to do a lot of his work at the lathe. If you ever get a chance to see mark do a demo, it will be a learning experience for you. He is an excellent instructor and has a ton of knowledge to share.
Jack

[Mike Minto]

Jack, I've only been lucky enough to see 2 or 3 pros do demos; it was at the Richmond symposium. They sure do make it look easy. I really need to post what video I took there on Youtube. Looking forward to seeing some more in the future! Mike

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking tools Mike. I have several of Doug's tools and have been stocking in a few as I plan to retire soon. Don't know if I will be able to buy after that but will be pretty much set when I go for a long time to come.