Christopher Ison Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 If you had to choose one bowl gouge which would it be 3/8",1/2",5/8" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 " D " all of the above ! What size lathe, what size project, rough or finished turnings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Ison Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm asking cause I can only get one at the moment and I'm fresh in to turning as I've only turned one piece. Was wanting to make a vase, bowls, cups... And Curious on which was the best to have of to only have one at the moment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 First of all let's agree on how the gouges are measured. A gouge can be measured across the flutes or as the diameter of the bar. Spindle gouges are typically measured as the diameter of the bar and bowl gouges across the flutes. That being said, I find that I use my 3/8 (1/2" diameter bar) with a swept back grind most frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 all are useful for there different size's if you making smaller turning the 3/8 is ideal to save time on a larger turning 5/8 are great but i say you go down the middle road that's what i did and bought a 1/2 still using it years later since most of what i turn is middle to small bowls and boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Ison Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thank you both I'm not looking to turn anything big right now just getting the feel for this. Turning is so much fun and I want to do more just not real advanced on all the possibilities that turning can produce. And thank you Mike for explaining the measurements and how they are measured. I can't wait to get back out and start turning again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Ison Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Please any advice you guys want to give will be much appreciated I am very much an apprentice if not an earlier stage Than that in wood working lol so I'll take any knowledge you guys wish to share. Thanks again Chris Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Ison Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 My first piece just started playing with tools and this is what I made. What you guys think. Constructive criticism is always welcome thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Nice job on the spindle, Chris. I say you are taking to it quite well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 welcome to the world of turning. I have been at it for 30 yrs and I never tire of it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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