Being new to turning, what advantages are there to creating a long grind on a bowl gouge versus as a traditional grind that you commonly see on spindle gouges? Is the long grind necessary for turning bowls? What recommendations are there on jigs that create this profile like the Wolverine Vari-Grind 2 jig? Has anyone made a homemade version of the Vari-Grind? Thanks for the help.
Brett
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Can't answer your question about the long grind, but can offer an opinion on the VeriGrind 2 sharpening jig. I find it cumbersome and less than versatile. It used to be the Cat's Meow, but I have a feeling Woodcraft's SharpFast system might be better. Take a look at the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbaBfmtW1E8 If you still want the VeriGring 2, I'd probably sell you mine!
Internet search bowl gouge vs spindle gouge
Brett:
There are several links on the Internet that go into the differences. Here are a few:
http://www.ehow.com/video_4944009_woodturning-tools-bowl-gouge-vs.html
http://www.peterchild.co.uk/info1/sflute.htm
http://www.woodcraft.com/Articles/Articles.aspx?articleid=390
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=26257
gdblake
Author turners like D Ellsworth, R Raffin, Darlow, Conover and others all have their own twist on sharpening bowl gouges. Long side grinds to minimal side grinds. And all have their merrits, and what you can do with each particular grind. An 85 degree "nose" works great for nearer the bottom and lower sides, the longer side grind works better near the top on the bowl. I've just picked up two more deep flute bowl gouges 3/8 and 1/2 which I will grind with the 85 degree "bluntish" side grind. So it boils down to $$$, I used to use a round nose scraper for bottoming and still will on occasions, but the extra gouges will be a nice addition the my other 35+ lathe chisles
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