Description
A versatile workhorse is essential for standard bowl turning projects from roughing to final shaping. This 3/8″ bowl gouge is the perfect intermediate size for everyday faceplate work, offering enough rigidity to rough out external profiles while remaining nimble enough to sheer-scrape internal curves. The milled deep flute ejects chips efficiently to keep the cutting zone clear during aggressive passes.
Features
- Versatile 3/8″ Diameter – balances heavy stock removal capabilities with fine finishing control.
- Milled Deep Flute – ejects chips efficiently to keep the cutting zone clear during aggressive passes.
Specifications
- Size: 3/8″ (9.5 mm)
- Tool Type: Bowl Gouge
- Supplier Part Number: CH602
- KMS Product Code: SLI-CH602
Common Shop Applications
- General hollowing of medium-sized bowls and platters.
- Shaping the external profile of salad bowls.
Recommended Shop Add-Ons
- Our turning experts suggest: Lathe Chuck Set – Securely mounts your bowl blanks for safe, high-speed hollowing.
- You’ll also need: Face Shield – Essential protection against high-velocity chips during the roughing phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this gouge be used for spindle work? A: While possible, bowl gouges are designed for cross-grain hollowing. For spindles, a dedicated spindle gouge provides better detail control.
Q: What type of steel is used? A: This tool is made from High Speed Steel (HSS), ensuring it maintains a sharp edge even during heavy, heat-generating cuts.
