New Glaser gouge gloat

[Harvey Ghesser]

Hi all!

I just received my new 15V 1/2" oval Glaser gouge and man is this a sweet tool!

I roughed out a 12" big leaf maple blank and this gouge cut like there was no tomorrow. I think that the oval geometry has something to do with it because i've never been able to control the cut as well with other turning tools I own. At the end of the session, the Glaser was still sharp and I was told by Paulo at Glaser Hi-Tec that all I needed to do was to hone the edge with a diamond hone and I was back it business. He was right! It's scary sharp again!

I know this is Thompson country and let me say that I probably have every tool that Doug Thompson makes and Thompsons are fine tools but my Glaser is a cut above!:D

[Gary Max]

Good looking tool--------maybe if I start now I can talk Santa into one. I am a P&N fan but always looking for something new.

[David DeCristoforo]

I've never used a Thompson tool so I cannot offer any comparisons. But my 5/8" Glaser harpoon is fast becoming my "go to" tool in spite of the overkill factor.

[Harvey Ghesser]

I've already ordered my 5/8 from Paulo. Just waiting for my name to be engraved. I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!

[David E Keller]

Congrats on the new tool, Harvey! It's certainly an impressive looking tool, and I'm glad to hear that the function follows the form.

[Joe Landon]

The Glaser Hitec tools are awesome! I have the 5/8" and 3/8" oval bowl gouges and the screw chuck. The more I use them, the more I love them...

[Steve Schlumpf]

Harvey - congrats on your new gouge! Sounds like you are enjoying it! Be sure to post a photo of the 5/8" when it comes in!