GBusardo
Member
I am looking to buy, receive some new gouges for Christmas this year. After looking at all the different kinds, I came to the conclusion. I have no real idea what the real differences in the types of lathe tools, besides what they look like, of course. I mainly turn pens with a few bottle stoppers thrown in. On an earlier thread, I mentioned I might want to turn some shot glasses. The only tool I really use so far is a skew. Can someone answer for me these few questions in plain English?
Why does a skew cut smoother than a gouge?
What is the real difference in angles of cutting edges on the different tools?
Can I use a spindle gouge for turning a small bowl?
Do I need to get a scraper?
And finally, If I were to take a spindle gouge and cut the angle steeper, how would it affect my cuts?
I feel like these should be elementary questions, yet I really don't know the answers
Thanks!!
Why does a skew cut smoother than a gouge?
What is the real difference in angles of cutting edges on the different tools?
Can I use a spindle gouge for turning a small bowl?
Do I need to get a scraper?
And finally, If I were to take a spindle gouge and cut the angle steeper, how would it affect my cuts?
I feel like these should be elementary questions, yet I really don't know the answers
Thanks!!