Q: How is this different from a bowl gouge?
Spindle gouges are shorter, with a shallower sweep and a fingernail grind rather than a bowl gouge's square-end grind, which suits finishing work between centers rather than hollowing.
58B1001 - 1/4" HSS Spindle Gouge
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Spindle gouges are shorter than bowl gouges, have a shallower sweep, and a fingernail grind as opposed to a square-end grind. They are used for minor roughing or slicing, and finishing between centers.
These gouges are milled from round bar and have blades 6" to 7 1/2" long (13" to 17" long overall).
Available in 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" individually, or as a set of all three sizes.
Made by Henry Taylor Tools Ltd. of Sheffield, England.
Spindle gouges are shorter, with a shallower sweep and a fingernail grind rather than a bowl gouge's square-end grind, which suits finishing work between centers rather than hollowing.
They handle minor roughing or slicing cuts as well as finishing passes on spindle work held between centers.
The 3/8" size covers most general spindle work, the 1/4" suits finer detail, and the 1/2" is better for larger-diameter stock; the set of three covers all of them if your budget allows.
They're milled from round bar, which keeps the blade balanced and consistent along its length.
| Materials | High-speed steel |
| Dimensions | 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" diameter; 6" to 7 1/2" blade length (13" to 17" overall) |
| Includes | Spindle gouge |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or set of 3 |
| Country of Origin | England |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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High-Speed Steel Spindle Gouges
Spindle gouges are shorter than bowl gouges, have a shallower sweep, and a fingernail grind as opposed to a square-end grind. They are used for minor roughing or slicing, and finishing between centers.
These gouges are milled from round bar and have blades 6" to 7 1/2" long (13" to 17" long overall).
Available in 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" individually, or as a set of all three sizes.
Made by Henry Taylor Tools Ltd. of Sheffield, England.