I'm having a really hard time with acrylics and easy wood tools. Specifically I'm turning bottle stoppers atm but it applies across the board.
I frequently get catches and chunks shattering out of the acrylics, I think it's when I am doing inside curves exclusively. Gentle curves seem doable but whenever I go for something tight it's an exercise in frustration. I'm assuming it's a mismatch between the concavity of the curve and the radius of the cutter.
My question is: would I be better served by a narrow spindle gouge in this case? If so, any recommendations?
I prefer the EWT for most turning since I'm not primarily a turner (though seeing what some of you guys put out definitely puts the urge in me), but I'm glad to buy more appropriate tools if it will lessen the frustration.
I frequently get catches and chunks shattering out of the acrylics, I think it's when I am doing inside curves exclusively. Gentle curves seem doable but whenever I go for something tight it's an exercise in frustration. I'm assuming it's a mismatch between the concavity of the curve and the radius of the cutter.
My question is: would I be better served by a narrow spindle gouge in this case? If so, any recommendations?
I prefer the EWT for most turning since I'm not primarily a turner (though seeing what some of you guys put out definitely puts the urge in me), but I'm glad to buy more appropriate tools if it will lessen the frustration.