View Full Version : What size bowl gouge to get?
Michael Lutz
09-26-2007, 9:33 PM
I would like to turn some bowls. I only have a roughing gouge and a parting tool. What size bowl gouge should I get? I will be turning on a 1014 Jet mini, so I will be relegated to small bowls for the foreseable future.
Mike
Ken Fitzgerald
09-26-2007, 9:39 PM
Mike.....my first lathe was a Jet VS Mini. I use a 3/8" bowl gouge. It worked well for me.
Dennis Peacock
09-27-2007, 12:16 AM
Mike,
I'd recommend 2 bowl gouges......a 3/8" and a 1/4". I use a 3/8" a LOT and I also find myself using a 1/4" for finishing off the bottoms so the cut is light and toold control is far more refined.
Mike Vickery
09-27-2007, 1:14 AM
3/8th is also what I recommend.
Sean Troy
09-27-2007, 8:00 AM
3/8 should be just right.
Paul Engle
09-27-2007, 10:19 AM
Yep 3/8 flute ( 1/2 in dia steel ) and the 1/4 would be perfect for the smaller work, I use the 3/8 ( 1/2 in dia) and a 3/4 Ellsworth for larger/harder wood, I find I use less muscle energy using the larger bg. and at my age i need all the energy i can get.:eek:
Bernie Weishapl
09-27-2007, 11:41 AM
I agree with the 3/8". I have the 3/8, 1/4 and 1/2 inch.
Barry Elder
09-27-2007, 12:33 PM
3/8 is very versatile. Have used them on all sizes and types of turnings.
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