Frank Fusco
11-01-2006, 11:13 AM
I have several bowl gouges. The largest two measure .642" and .500" for the shafts. Both are Henry Taylor. So far, so good. BUT both are labeled as 3/8" bowl gouges. :eek: Wassup? :confused: I have a couple others also where the actual size doesn't resemble the stated size for the gouge.
My smallest measures .200" on the shaft, I don't know what size it is supposed to be. Doesn't matter. It is so soft that it bends with first touch to wood and is useless. I can bend it with my fingers. BTW, it is a Marples brand, which I thought was supposed to be good quality.
My smallest measures .200" on the shaft, I don't know what size it is supposed to be. Doesn't matter. It is so soft that it bends with first touch to wood and is useless. I can bend it with my fingers. BTW, it is a Marples brand, which I thought was supposed to be good quality.