Originally Posted by
Edward Weber
Gimmick is right.
I don't know why but people constantly buy tools that are marketed as a BOB gouge or an Irish grind or a signature blah blah blah.
It's your tool, grind it how you want to, what works best for you.
Buy a Benjamin's best or a Harbor freight tool and experiment.
Diameter and flute shape are far more important factors than the grind when purchasing tools.
When I buy a new tool, the grind doesn't come into play, since I'll more than likely put my own grind on it as soon as I get it home or delivered.
Don’t disagree with most, but some. I agree each has their grind on a tool that they like. However not all gouges are the same. A BOB gouge is different from a standard bowl gouge and requires a different grind. See post "Mystery Gouge” for dimensional differences. If the grind is 60 degree or some other angle that is user preference. Many of the signature tools have different flute shapes. Again the angle is user preference, but the design may be more fitting to an individual preference.
When working I had more money than time. In retirement I have more time than money. Love the time, miss the money.