(Q) Recommendation on width/brand of Bowl Gouge

Next time you are at Highland Hardware, get Paul to show you the Oland Tool setup. I bought one back in the summer and really like it. You don't need to "sharpen" it, but just keep it "honed" really fine. It really made a difference in the quality of my turnings that are not related to skill.

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Thanks for the input, Kip. I'll look into it.

Greg G.

Thanks, Mark. I'll read up on it in their catalog. I've heard mention of the Oland Tools, but have never handled any.

I'm in unincorporated Cobb - sort of near Smyrnosa, at the corners of Vinings and Mableton.

Greg G.

He he... Nope, no bass boat - but plenty of other "hobbies". I got the lathe last week while she was in CA visiting family, and am hoping she hasn't noticed... Yea, right... Like the ornate cherry box she found in the microwave wasn't a clue - as was the bandsaw jewelry box made the day after I bought a bandsaw. BUSTED! ;-)

Greg G.

I learned as a kid to cry once concerning machinery aquisitions. But after buying the lathe, an extention bed, and 8 turning tools, I'll have to wait a bit longer for a chuck. Plenty of time to practice making spindles... ugghh.... :-\

Greg G.

PSI? Never heard of them, but I'll do a search and try to find more info. I noticed it is no longer listed online, so they may have discontinued it. Thanks for the branding info.

Greg G.