Sizing Bowl Gouges
by Phil Colson
Woodturner
I get a lot of questions about how
Bowl Gouges
are sized. When you order a Bowl Gouge, you have to
know where it was made.
If the tool comes from England, Australia or New Zealand then sizing is
determined by the diameter of the
flute.
If the tool comes from North America or China then sizing is
determined by the diameter of the
steel.
Highland Woodworking sells both types.
Bodger
comes from China and
Oneway
comes from Canada; both sized using the diameter of the steel. A Bodger or Oneway Bowl Gouge that is listed
as a 3/8" Bowl Gouge is by British standards a 1/4" Bowl Gouge.
Confused yet?
Most turners are more accustomed to the British sizing method:
Crown,
Sorby, etc.
Highland Woodworking lists the Bowl Gouge according to where it is made.
Phil can be reached directly via email at
woodturnerphil@gmail.com.
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