Gouge buying question

[Adam Pinson]

Was just wondering if anyone here knows the best place to buy a new one of these,(Does the quality of steel vary much ?) I only need the steel as I love the Henry Taylor handle that came with it originally... I'd like the same profile and size.... Many thanks for any pointers/links ....

 

[NOTTNICK]

I've got this sitting on a shelf, any good? If you want closer shots of this double-ender let me know. Got confused by inches though, first time I have used them in decades, don't even know what the figures mean! Not new obviously, but probably good steel. Nick

 

[Adam Pinson]

I've got this sitting on a shelf, any good? If you want closer shots of this double-ender let me know. Got confused by inches though, first time I have used them in decades, don't even know what the figures mean! Not new obviously, but probably good steel. Nick

Double ender ! Impressive.... That seems like a good idea, my gouge is running out and they'll be loads of steel left which I'll grind into a skew I think.... I'm really bad at figuring out numbers, I'm beyond cr@p at maths, if it's the same diameter as mine I'll be interested for sure, more piks would be great, how much do you want for it? Cheers

 

[Mark Hancock]

Bear in mind the gouge you originally posted is a Henry Taylor HS1 which has a different flute profile to most other bowl gouges and is known as a superflute ... think the design was created by Peter Child. Different flute profiles will create different cutting edge profiles even if the same style of grind is applied - you appear to have a swept back grind on yours.

 

[Adam Pinson]

Bear in mind the gouge you originally posted is a Henry Taylor HS1 which has a different flute profile to most other bowl gouges and is known as a superflute ... think the design was created by Peter Child. Different flute profiles will create different cutting edge profiles even if the same style of grind is applied - you appear to have a swept back grind on yours.

Great advice, do you know if this 'Superflute' still made? It's the first gouge i've ever owned and i love it, all my gouges are swept back, it's the only grind i know... Think i need to go to lathe school

 

[Adam Pinson]

Just found one... Expensive ! Trust me.... And i already have a handle.... Doesn't look like it's possible to purchase just the steel anywhere !!
Can anyone suggest a gouge that is similar?
https://www.toolnut.co.uk/collectio...r-hss-superflute-gouge?variant=32798442618985

 

[Adam Pinson]

Has anyone had any experience with this brand?....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woodstock-...l+Gouge,+5/8-Inch&qid=1614145856&s=diy&sr=1-1

 

[Bob Chapman]

Ashley Iles sell tools without handles and are very good quality. They are my favourite gouges.

 

[Paul Hannaby]

That's a 1/2" HS1 (5/8" bar). I have one just like it!

 

[Adam Pinson]

That's a 1/2" HS1 (5/8" bar). I have one just like it!

But isn't 1/2 inch 13mm? The bar i have is 16mm... this is where i'm confused

 

[Adam Pinson]

Can anyone tell me if this link i post here is the same size as my photos above, thanks....
https://www.toolnut.co.uk/products/henry-taylor-hss-superflute-gouge?variant=41608320972

 

[Phil Pascoe]

But isn't 1/2 inch 13mm? The bar i have is 16mm... this is where i'm confused

he is correct - they are not sized by the diameter of the bar, but the flute.

 

[Adam Pinson]

he is correct - they are not sized by the diameter of the bar, but the flute.

I think i'm finally getting it, thanks

 

[Doug B]

As has been mentioned Ashley Iles sell unhandled gouges & show the shape of their flute which relates to the size of the gouge on their web site
https://www.ashleyilestoolstore.co.uk/woodturning-gouges?sort=20a&page=2

 

[Adam Pinson]

Ashley Iles sell tools without handles and are very good quality. They are my favourite gouges.

Looks good but his store is mostly out of stock !

 

[Adam Pinson]

As has been mentioned Ashley Iles sell unhandled gouges & show the shape of their flute which relates to the size of the gouge on their web site
https://www.ashleyilestoolstore.co.uk/woodturning-gouges?sort=20a&page=2

Thanks Doug, looks good but they're mostly out of stock right now !

 

[Paul Hannaby]

he is correct - they are not sized by the diameter of the bar, but the flute.

Actually no, a bowl gouge is measured from one side of the flute to the outside of the other side of the bar - or at least it is in the UK!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Yes, I should have said that.

 

[GrahamMansfield]

Great advice, do you know if this 'Superflute' still made? It's the first gouge i've ever owned and i love it, all my gouges are swept back, it's the only grind i know... Think i need to go to lathe school

Yes they are indeed and I use them all the time. Axminster does them. Lovely gouges!

 

[Adam Pinson]

Ok, one last question, sorry for sounding like a bit of a donut but i just need to know if this 'bar size' is 16mm ... that's the only way my numerical dyslexic brain can figure out if it's the right one.... I'm currently residing in Europe and most of these UK companies are either out of stock or not shipping to Europe so i have no choice but to order one here....
https://www.maquinariamadera.com/gubias-para-perfilar-y-de-canon/1201-gubia-canon-16-mm-premium.html