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   BruceS | Dec 15, 2010 06:38pm | #1

   6" or 8"

   Personally,  I prefer the 8"er.   The 6" will do for spindle turning because the spindle diameters are generally smaller.  But if you get into bowls where the diameters are much larger you will appreciate the larger sweet spot on the gouges.  One turners opinion.

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   musashi | Dec 16, 2010 09:25pm | #2

   Sweet spot... please explain.

   Thanks

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   BruceS | Dec 16, 2010 10:08pm | #3

   The sweet spot is where the tool cuts its best while riding the bevel. You will know it when your there by the nice shavings and ease of the cut.

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   musashi | Dec 17, 2010 09:03pm | #4

   I'm still trying to figure this out - bigger wheel means less of a hollow grind, which means more bevel left over at the business end?

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   RalphBarker | Dec 24, 2010 11:06am | #10

   spelling

   So that's where I've been going wrong. I've been pushing harder on the handle, thinking it was the sweat spot.  ;-)

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   BruceS | Dec 21, 2010 09:56pm | #5

   preference

   I just don't care for    c  vs. (     I can get more support on the bevel with less hollow grind.    After grinding gouges they go straight to the wood,  no honeing for me.

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   musashi | Dec 22, 2010 06:27am | #6

   Got it.

   Unfortunately, I get more support on my wallet with the 6", so that is where I will go anyway!

   Thanks for the input.

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   BruceS | Dec 22, 2010 08:39am | #7

   Grinder speed
   I'm talking 1725 rpm slower speed, not the 3450 high speed ;-)

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   musashi | Dec 24, 2010 07:22am | #9

   I am aware of the need for low speed.  Don't wanna heat things up.

   Thanks,

   Alex

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   BruceS | Dec 22, 2010 08:39am | #8

   Grinder speed
   I'm talking 1725 rpm slower speed, not the 3450 high speed ;-)