Gouge Grinds

[Richard Findley]

Hi all,

There has been a lot on here recently regarding grinding and sharpening of gouges etc. I thought I would post a picture of my gouges and their grinds. Perhaps others could do the same and we can compare and contrast? I know every one does it slightly differently as turning is quite a personal thing. I thought it may help some one, some where....

My gouges:

This shows my "long grind" 3/8" bowl gouge, which is not that long compared to some. Ground at around 65deg

The second is my other 3/8" bowl gouge ground to the same angle but with a secondary grind angle to assist when cutting around tight corners. Here is a close up:

The third is my 3/8" spindle gouge, ground to around 35deg with a similar "long(ish) grind"

Finally my spindle roughing gouge ground straight across and again at around 35deg.

All are ground using my new 8" slow running grinder and tilting platform:

Cheers,

Richard

 

[cornucopia]

hello richard heres my main 5/8" gouge- no idea what the angle is

 

[Doug B]

That`s great chaps, very helpful.
What angle would you guys grind your skew, i was told by an old timer that for a beginner the angle of a new skew was to great & i`d be better re-grinding it to a less acute angle, if that makes sense.
What does the panel think ?

 

[wizer]

I bought an HT 1/2" Superflute yesterday and I thought they came with the fingernail/ellswortth/swept back wings. But alas not, so I will have to re-shape it when I get the RS jig set up.

 

[Scrums]

Doug B......

Don't get too hung up on angles, as I believe George said "....no idea" ....if it works and it works for you - then that's the right angle !

Chris.

 

[John. B]

Here's some of my gouges, left to right.
1/2" & 3/4" spindle gouges
2x3/8" (different grinds) & 5/8" superflute bowl gouges




Skews: 11/2" 3/4" 1/2" & 1" oval.



John. B

 

[Bodrighy]

I think all mine are approx. 45. My main concern is that they stay the same. I find skews better with a long bevel as they are easier to control and cut better. I have a Sorby jug and just measure 2" on the gouge, stick in the swivelly bit ang 3 seconds later job done. (bowl gouges that is)Spindle gouges I do on the rest that came with it, lining the bevel up before tightening it up and off you go.

Pete

 

[mattcullum]

What an excellent thread thanks everyone! My cripey they look SO different to the odd things I currently have.

I'll try to work out what mine should be from these, when you state a measurement where is that from?

Also quick dumb question what is a skew used for? the grind on mine is all wrong looking as yours, so is useless for everything!

Thanks

Matthew

 

[Bodrighy]

Skews are jack of all trades. Ideal for 'planing' straight sections to an almost sanded finish, use the corners for beading, rounding ends, making slots, even parting off small diameter material. A sod to use initially (IMHO) but once you get the knack it one of the most useful tools there is.

Pete