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In the Shop => Wood Turning => Topic started by: AKMike on January 27, 2025, 01:30:17 AM

Title: Bowl Gouge Sharpening Tips and Tricks
Post by: AKMike on January 27, 2025, 01:30:17 AM
Excellent video from Glenn Lucas on bowl gouge sharpening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7miDVqgbEc8
Title: Re: Bowl Gouge Sharpening Tips and Tricks
Post by: Ken S on January 27, 2025, 05:37:05 AM
Mike,

Thanks for posting this. It has some clever "new to me" ideas. Two really stand out for me. Glenn has dedicated a usb for gouges. Using the 600 grit DF-250 diamond wheel, he has secured the microadjust with liquid locknut, set for the 250mm diamond wheel. when he switches to the composite honing wheel, he places a spacer. This sets the spacing for the honing wheel.

During the Sharpening Doctor, I asked Wolfgang about how to control the amount of swing to shape the gouge. Wolfgang answered well; however, I think Glenn's use of spacers is a more controlled solution.

I highly recommend this video. Good find, Mike.

Ken
Title: Re: Bowl Gouge Sharpening Tips and Tricks
Post by: RichColvin on January 28, 2025, 05:52:36 AM
Mike,

Thank you for posting this.  Lots of great ideas here.  I've dedicated USBs for both the TTS-100 holes, A & B. It is really a time-saver when using the diamond grinding wheels.  And I love the idea of a spacer for honing!

Rich
Title: Re: Bowl Gouge Sharpening Tips and Tricks
Post by: Ken S on February 07, 2025, 01:46:29 PM
Thinking about the video link Mike posted, Irewatched a couple turning tool sharpening videos. I would suggest using both Glenn Lucas videos and the Tormek woodturning tools video as a solid study combination. I would include the shorter Nick Agar videos with this group. Here are links:

Ken

https://youtu.be/-cEXDssipig?si=RPD3PEPLjOHiGzY9

https://www.youtube.com/live/7aHmc43RUY4?si=Rlp0e7pNfWKs-VwA