As the title suggests, I noticed that Doug Thompson's SRG has a full, long 3/4" shank. If one were to buy this tool, and grind the corners of the wings off, more similar to a bowl gouge, how would the tool perform? I am trying to imagine that deep wide 'u' flute with wings on the side. More of a curiosity.

And while I am at it, I guess I will ask this too, can one put wings on a spindle gouge or detail gouge? Will it do anything to how the tool can be used? I also have a deep fluted spindle gouge, between a bowl gouge and regular spindle gouge in terms of flute depth. What kind of application does this tool have?

Thanks,
Regards,
Hank