I know I want to upgrade two tools already and add some.
Spindle gouge - some have complained about the thompson grind - why? can I or should I get a fingernail grind style tool?
Bowl gouge - see above, except I think I want to use a 40/40 or Ellsworth grind for a bowl gouge. Dunno for certain. Reading Ellsworth's book right now
Hollowing tool(s) - see below
Negative rake scraper(s) - suggestions needed
If I buy Thompson tools, and don't yet make my own handles, what size handle - and what handle specifically - should I get? Is there something I can interchange a couple Thompson gouges between the same handle? How does that work?
Hollowing - I have been looking at Hunter, Jordan, and Easy Wood tools scraper/hollowers. I want to finish the bottom of projects, mostly boxes so far, and have not the tools to do it effectively yet. I'd like to do hollow forms at some point, too, but initially just doing boxes so far. Yes, I can use a Forstner bit and probably will do that too, but want a somewhat beefy bar tool to get to the bottom of things. I've been trying to stay traditional tools only but would consider carbide for this element. The bit style Jordan tools could be resharpened on my grinder / CBN wheel setup, though, which is appealing.
https://www.packardwoodworks.com/tools-jord-holl.html