Princejimuk
Apprentice Member
Only been turning for a few weeks, pens only and looking to buy a spindle gauge, being a pensioner its must be cost effective. Just need it for small boxes. Any idea or help would be appreciated.
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Only been turning for a few weeks.
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Penpal
Grand Master
Temper a file after shaping
Hello James - welcome to the forum.
Gouges vary enormously in quality. The very cheap ones don't last very long because they don't hold their edge very well, and are therefore a false economy because the necessity to sharpen them frequently will rapidly convert them to filings.
For a reasonably priced, good quality gouge, I would look at Robert Sorby, available from Turners Retreat (who are owned by Robert Sorby).
For a higher priced, best qulity gouge, without paying stupid money for gimmicks you don't particularly need, I would look at Ashley Iles. They're better because they hold their edge longer, but they are more expensive than Sorby. The Sorby ones are more than acceptable though.
Gouges vary enormously in quality. The very cheap ones don't last very long because they don't hold their edge very well, and are therefore a false economy because the necessity to sharpen them frequently will rapidly convert them to filings.
For a reasonably priced, good quality gouge, I would look at Robert Sorby, available from Turners Retreat (who are owned by Robert Sorby).
For a higher priced, best qulity gouge, without paying stupid money for gimmicks you don't particularly need, I would look at Ashley Iles. They're better because they hold their edge longer, but they are more expensive than Sorby. The Sorby ones are more than acceptable though.