Roger Chandler
12-28-2012, 2:17 PM
My new 1/2" bowl gouge arrived a few minutes ago.......and the camlock handle [boy, this is soooooo nice!] All I have had a chance to do is to take a couple of pics and put an edge on one end [ it is fluted the entire 12" length, and can have a different grind on either end! :) I did put the gouge into the camlock handle, and you will notice in my pics that I got two collets .....a 1/2" and a 5/8" so I can use the handle for either size.
I plan to do a complete review of this gouge after I have put it through its paces on a couple of pieces of wood and see how this stacks up against the other gouges I have! I will say this.......my initial impressions on just looking at the machining of the camlock handle and the grinding of one edge......I think they are very high quality tools for sure..........I am interested in the sharpness obtained, longevity of the edge before returning to the grinder and the surface quality I get on cuts.........
Once I get a couple of pieces under my belt with the "ultimate gouge" from Serious Toolworks, I will post a review and let you all know what I think......pure and honest!
Scott Trumbo filled that flat rate box with some nice little goodies as well.....some claro walnut, big leaf maple burl, apple and curly redwood!!! Also a copy of Woodturning Design magazine! What a nice gesture on Scott's part!
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Sorry for the quality of the last picture...I did not wait long enough to allow my flash to charge.....it is the top of the camlock handle where the collet and gouge go into the handle.......really nicely machined....all of stainless steel and will not rust with wet woods. Also, the neoprene sleeve ......in my cold shop, this will save my freezing hands!!! :)
I plan to do a complete review of this gouge after I have put it through its paces on a couple of pieces of wood and see how this stacks up against the other gouges I have! I will say this.......my initial impressions on just looking at the machining of the camlock handle and the grinding of one edge......I think they are very high quality tools for sure..........I am interested in the sharpness obtained, longevity of the edge before returning to the grinder and the surface quality I get on cuts.........
Once I get a couple of pieces under my belt with the "ultimate gouge" from Serious Toolworks, I will post a review and let you all know what I think......pure and honest!
Scott Trumbo filled that flat rate box with some nice little goodies as well.....some claro walnut, big leaf maple burl, apple and curly redwood!!! Also a copy of Woodturning Design magazine! What a nice gesture on Scott's part!
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Sorry for the quality of the last picture...I did not wait long enough to allow my flash to charge.....it is the top of the camlock handle where the collet and gouge go into the handle.......really nicely machined....all of stainless steel and will not rust with wet woods. Also, the neoprene sleeve ......in my cold shop, this will save my freezing hands!!! :)