greenacres2
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@Cwalker935 posted a non-sanded pen in Show Off Your Pens yesterday, very nice. In that discussion, @RichAldrich commented that the spindle roughing gouge (SRG) is for roughing…certainly true. In the past, my SRG work hasn't even looked as good as rough, so I've been working on it. Staying sharp and good focus has helped really reduce my roughing tear out which has made life much easier when I move on to the spindle or detail gouge.
Rich's comment challenged me to see how smooth I could get with the SRG. Grabbed a practice scrap, 1 1/2" x 5" construction lumber, and made it round. Put a fresh edge on (120 grit belt) and dropped the handle for a sheer scrape presentation. Pics are raw, no sanding, and only my SRG touched the blank. And…honestly…it was surprisingly quick. Tried to show the angle used in one pic, can maybe tell more by the track of the shavings.
I really appreciate the motivation to try that. Will not likely ever do it for turning a piece, but i do think I'll improve my roughing.
Earl
Rich's comment challenged me to see how smooth I could get with the SRG. Grabbed a practice scrap, 1 1/2" x 5" construction lumber, and made it round. Put a fresh edge on (120 grit belt) and dropped the handle for a sheer scrape presentation. Pics are raw, no sanding, and only my SRG touched the blank. And…honestly…it was surprisingly quick. Tried to show the angle used in one pic, can maybe tell more by the track of the shavings.
I really appreciate the motivation to try that. Will not likely ever do it for turning a piece, but i do think I'll improve my roughing.
Earl