You complicated things, you should have used a scraper to cut the ledge off and then use the gouge to make the final cut. Its got to the point where its frowned upon in the video world to use a scraper when you can get a great accurate smooth finish with little sanding. I love the way a bowl gouge hogs out a bowl and leaves a good smooth finish but if there is any question of accuracy the scraper saves the day and I don't have to apologize for using it. Thanks for sharing this great video and I wasn't really getting down on you, just the fact that there is no shame in using a scraper. 7:02
I don't have a problem entering the step, but I use the tool consistently closed. You're getting a better cut with the tool open than I get. I usually follow with an NR scraper.
I'll give it a try. Until then, I will use my Glenn Lucas NR bowl scraper. I ground off the corners of the wings a bit; I didn't think they were doing anything helpful.
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You complicated things, you should have used a scraper to cut the ledge off and then use the gouge to make the final cut. Its got to the point where its frowned upon in the video world to use a scraper when you can get a great accurate smooth finish with little sanding. I love the way a bowl gouge hogs out a bowl and leaves a good smooth finish but if there is any question of accuracy the scraper saves the day and I don't have to apologize for using it. Thanks for sharing this great video and I wasn't really getting down on you, just the fact that there is no shame in using a scraper. 7:02
Great explanation. I have just started using a bottom cutting tool on my turning and really needed this instruction. Thank you.
I don't have a problem entering the step, but I use the tool consistently closed. You're getting a better cut with the tool open than I get. I usually follow with an NR scraper.
I'll give it a try. Until then, I will use my Glenn Lucas NR bowl scraper. I ground off the corners of the wings a bit; I didn't think they were doing anything helpful.