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In the Shop => Wood Turning => Topic started by: David Dalley on January 04, 2009, 03:31:13 AM

Title: Roughing gouge angle setting
Post by: David Dalley on January 04, 2009, 03:31:13 AM
Is it possible to use the AngleMaster Wm-200 to set the angle when sharping/shaping a roughing gouge?
Title: Re: Roughing gouge angle setting
Post by: Jeff Farris on January 04, 2009, 11:13:41 PM
Possible?  Yes.  Handy?  No. 

But, the exact angle on a roughing gouge isn't critical.  Use the check angles (the cuts around the outside of the WM-200) to determine the current angle.  You want it around 50 degrees.  If the bevel is too long (most common), shorten it up a little bit from the current, then gain a little bit on it each time until you get it to 50 or find your own personal happy angle.