Best Gouge?

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So, I have always used a 3/4" gouge for all my pens, it's just what I'm used to.

I currently have a Crown Pro-PM gouge and was wondering if there was anything better out there?

I don't care how much it costs.
 
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Personally I'm using a Robert Sorby 3/8" gouge right now. In that past I also used P & N Tools 3/8" gouge (you can make your own handle). Both tools I have been very happy with. I have a few crown tools as well and they are pretty good too. Its all a matter of preference.
 
I also use the Crown PM and it is the best I have ever tried. Excellent quality steel that seems to hold an edge better than the others I've tried.

Jim Smith
 
Doug Thompson's tools are hard to beat. His 5/8 spindle roughing gouge gets it all before a skew for finish cuts.

Fluteless gouges give a fine finish.
 
I use both a Sorby Micro set and Thompson tools. Also for some applications Carbide - Easy wood. I can drive to Doug Thompson's shop, so... :smile:
 
Thompson tools are great.

Another to check is D-way tools. He is a favorite of Cap'n Eddie. I am about to place an order for a CBN wheel from him.
www.d-waytools.com

Carl Jacobson has been talking up Carter and Son Toolworks in Seattle. I have no experience with them, but the tools look good on Cal's Youtubes. If you are near a Klingspor store, they supposedly carry them.
www.carterandsontoolworks.com
 
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I use these 4 tools regularly for pens. Other tools for bowls obviously.
 

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It may seem funny but I've always used a 3/4" roughing gouge and nothing else. I have all the others, but 3/4" roughing gouge is what I've used for every pen I've ever made.

Go figure.
 
I am like you Stephen but I use a skew and pretty much nothing else but a parting tool. Sometimes I use my carbide for roughing out if I have a very hard piece but the skew will just peel the material off very quickly. I don't do anything fancy for sharpening I have a oneway and a Rikon slow speed grinder. I take the skew over and sharpen it a lot. Just a few passes on a 120 grit and right back to the lathe.
 
"I currently have a Crown Pro-PM gouge and was wondering if there was anything better out there? I've always used a 3/4" roughing gouge and nothing else."

I see nothing wrong with your Pro-PM gouge, but if looking for more expensive tools here you go!

Roughing Gouge | SB Tools

Included the catalog because has lot of nice to know information.
http://woodturning.org/downloads/d/CATALOG_W_PRICES_APR_22.pdf

If click on "Free Educational Video are available on Stuart's home page think will be impressed.

If need more expensive tools do not forget Glaser Hitec.
Glaser Hitec Engineering | Quality Woodturning Tools & Accessories since 1966!
 
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