Description
Hollowing out medium to large bowls requires a robust tool that won’t chatter over the tool rest. This 1/2″ bowl gouge provides the significant mass needed for deep profiling and aggressive material removal on both green and dry wood blanks. Its deep U-shaped flute efficiently channels massive amounts of shavings away from the cutting edge, preventing clogs during the intense hollowing phases of bowl turning.
Features
- Heavy 1/2″ Diameter – reduces vibration when extended far over the tool rest during deep hollowing.
- Deep Flute Geometry – cleanly cuts and clears wood shavings rapidly from the interior of bowl blanks.
Specifications
- Size: 1/2″ (12.7 mm)
- Tool Type: Bowl Gouge
- Supplier Part Number: CH600
- KMS Product Code: SLI-CH600
Common Shop Applications
- Hollowing interiors of bowls and platters.
- Aggressive exterior profiling on green wood blanks.
Recommended Shop Add-Ons
- Most bowl turners also grab: Bowl Turning Lathe Chuck – Securely holds your bowl blank for safe, high-speed hollowing operations.
- Don’t forget: Fingernail Grinding Jig – Allows you to grind the side wings back for superior maneuverability inside deep bowls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the 1/2″ measurement the bar diameter or the flute width? A: This refers to the outside diameter of the round bar stock used to manufacture the gouge.
Q: Can I use this for spindle turning? A: While possible, the deep flute is specifically optimized for bowl grain. A spindle gouge is much more nimble for detailed spindle work.
