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1. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Spindle Gouge, High Speed Steel, 3/8 Inches Flute (3/8 Inches Bar Stock)
Feature
3/8" Spindle Gouge, (3/8" Bar Stock)12" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 3/8" Woodturning Spindle Gouge made from 3/8" High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others that sell at two to three times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.2. Robert Sorby #840FH-3/8 Fingernail Spindle Gouge Lathe Tool 16 Overall Length 840FH-3/8
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High speed steel resists "blued" softening from overheatingSharpened edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel
Fingernail medium grind
Overall length 16-1/2"
Ash handle
Description
This 3/8" spindle gouge features a medium grind, with wing tips that have been ground back so the tool does not "catch" on the work piece. The "fingernail" grind is a popular edge with woodturners because it is easy to use and control and extremely versatile. Pull and push cuts, delicate shearing cuts, or full profile cuts can be made with ease. The medium grind lends itself to easy modification, allowing you to create profiles specifically suited to your turning requirements. Overall length 16-1/2".3. Woodstock D3814 Lathe Chisel, 1/4-Inch Spindle Gouge
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High Speed Steel15-1/2-Inch overall length
10-Inch ash handle
4. 1/2" Robert Sorby #840H Spindle Gouge
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Made from hardened and tempered high speed steel that that will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steelSteel will resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or heavy use
Come with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule
Standard handle is 12 inches long with tool being 6 1/4 inches in length
Overall length is 18 1/4 inches
Description
These are detailing tools used on between-center work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed. Spindle gouges are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases, bed posts, candle sticks and other spindle projects. Made from high speed steel and then properly hardened and tempered. It will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy turning. It comes with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule. Long handle is 12 inches long with the tool being 6 1/4 inches in length. Overall length is 18 1/4 inches.5. Woodstock D3811 Lathe Chisel, 1-Inch Spindle Gouge
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High Speed Steel18-1/4-Inch overall length
11-3/4-Inch ash handle
Description
High Speed Steel 18-1/4-Inch overall length 11-3/4-Inch ash handle6. Robert Sorby #840FH-1/2 Fingernail Spindle Gouge Lathe Tool 18 1/4" Overall Length 840FH-1/2
Feature
High speed steel resists "blued" softening from overheatingSharpened edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel
Fingernail medium grind
Overall length 16-1/2"
Ash handle
Description
This 1/2" spindle gouge features a medium grind, with wing tips that have been ground back so the tool does not "catch" on the work piece. The "fingernail" grind is a popular edge with woodturners because it is easy to use and control and extremely versatile. Pull and push cuts, delicate shearing cuts, or full profile cuts can be made with ease. The medium grind lends itself to easy modification, allowing you to create profiles specifically suited to your turning requirements. Overall length 16-1/2".7. Sorby Sovereign Fingernail Spindle Gouge 3/8 in
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A must in the tool kit of every bowl turnerMilled from round bar, giving both mass and stability
These tools are ideal for making bowls
They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate as neccessary.
Description
Sorby Sovereign Fingernail Spindle Gouge 3/8" to be used with the Sorby Sorvereign System8. Grizzly H9132 Fingernai Length Spindle Gouge 1/2-Inch
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Made in EnglandPackage dimensions: 1.5" x 18.6" x 1.5"
Approximate weight: 0.8 lbs
Description
Bowl Gouges have increased flexibility with fingernail grind. Greater cutting tip area can be used for heavy profiling cuts and fine, delicate shearing cuts. Spindle Gouges are ideal for fine detailing on spindle work. Having the wing tips ground back reduces the danger of them catching when working in confined areas. Spindle gouge Size: 1/2".9. Robert Sorby 843H 3/4 Spindle Roughing Gouge Overall Length 19 HSS 843H-3/4
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Recommended for the initial turning of uneven or square spindle stock to roundNot designed for bowl grain projects
Item is manufactured in United Kingdom
Description
Recommended For The Initial Turning Of Uneven Or Square Spindle Stock To Round. Not Designed For Bowl Grain Projects., Size: 3/4".10. Hurricane Turning Tools, M2 Cryo, 3 Piece Spindle Gouge Set (1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" Flute) Pro Woodturning Tools
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Includes 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" Spindle GougesHTT-235KW, HTT-236KW, HTT-237KW
Cryogenically treated M2 High Speed Steel (HSS). Made in Sheffield, England. Holds an edge 3X Longer than M2 High Speed Steel
Hurricane Pro Series Tools are made in partnership with Crown Tools, UK
10" Long Ash Handles, Painted Black with Silver Accents, All tools available separately