Best Tool Blank
PSI Woodworking LX220 1/2-Inch Bowl Gouge M2 HSS
PSI Woodworking
Best entry bowl gouge. Its case rests on m2 HSS steel holds an edge longer than carbon steel bowl gouges and significantly less expensive than premium powdered-metal gouges. One caveat, requires a slow-speed grinder and jig to mainta in the factory grind.
- M2 HSS steel
- 1/2-inch diameter
- Wood handle
- Ready to use
Pros
- M2 HSS steel holds an edge longer than carbon steel bowl gouges
- Significantly less expensive than premium powdered-metal gouges
- Standard U-flute profile suitable for general bowl turning
- The correct entry-level bowl gouge for woodturners building a tool kit
Cons
- Requires a slow-speed grinder and jig to mainta in the factory grind
- Not a substitute for a swept-back or Irish grind gouge for advanced bowl work
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