What are your favorite tools for roughing bowls?
I'm without a large bandsaw at present and am considering ideas on how to best rough out larger bowls, etc.
I have 3/8, 1/2 and 5/8" bowl gouges. I'm interested in learning the 40/40 grind and techniques and wonder what the best tools are to add to my growing arsenal.
I'm thinking of getting another 5/8 Thompson, this time V-fluted for a 40/40 grind. My current 5/8" is a Jaimeson w/ Ellsworth grind.
What about a 3/4" bowl gouge? I wonder about the flute shape and grind ideal for the 3/4 if it's NOT a bottom feeder but used primarily for roughing out-of-round, more difficult material on my Laguna 2436.
I've only been turning since January, so go easy 😅