Top 10 best woodturning gouges for 2019
Finding the best woodturning gouges suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Finding the best woodturning gouges suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Best woodturning gouges
1. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Bowl Gouge, High Speed Steel, 3/8 Inches Flute (1/2 Inches Bar Stock)
Feature
3/8" Bowl Gouge, (1/2" Bar Stock)14" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 3/8 " Woodturning Bowl Gouge with a Superflute style shape made from 1/2" High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others selling at 2 to 3 times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.2. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Roughing Gouge, High Speed Steel, 1 Inches Flute
Feature
1" Roughing Gouge12" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 1" Woodturning Roughing Gouge made from High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash.These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others that sell for two to three times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.3. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Bowl Gouge, High Speed Steel, 1/2 Inches Flute (5/8 Inches Bar Stock)
Feature
1/2" Bowl Gouge, (5/8" Bar Stock)16" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 1/2" Woodturning Bowl Gouge with a Superflute style shape made from 5/8" High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches.The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others selling at two to three times the price. Ships ready for you to final sharpen.4. Hurricane Turning Tools, M2 Cryo, 3 Piece Bowl Gouge Set (5/8", 1/2" and 3/8" Bar Stock) Pro Woodturning Tools
Feature
Includes: 5/8" (1/2" Flute) and 1/2" (3/8" Flute) and 3/8" (1/4" Flute) Bowl GougesHTT-240KW, HTT-241KW, HTT-242KW
Cryogenically treated M2 High Speed Steel with ash handle, painted black with silver accents; made in Sheffield, England in partnership with Crown Tools
Used to turn the outside and inside of bowls and vessels
Available separately or in sets
Description
Hurricane Turning Tools Three Piece Bowl Gouge Set made from cryogenically treated M2 High Speed Steel with ash handle
The Woodturning Store and Crown Tools UK, have partnered together to bring you the Hurricane M2 Cryo Professional Series of Woodturning tools. Hurricane M2 Cryo tools are made from Sheffield M2 High Speed Steel which have been cryogenically treated to improve wear resistance by 3X while still maintaining the superior sharpness properties of M2 steel. We feel this gives the perfect combination of professional performance vs. affordability. We partnered with Crown tools because of their world class manufacturing process and high quality standards. Hurricane Turning Tools are making woodturning affordable for everyone.
Features:- Includes: 5/8" (1/2" Flute) and 1/2" (3/8" Flute) and 3/8" (1/4" Flute) Bowl Gouges
- HTT-240KW, HTT-241KW, HTT-242KW
- Cryogenically treated M2 High Speed Steel with ash handle, painted black with silver accents; made in Sheffield, England in partnership with Crown Tools
- Used to turn the outside and inside of bowls and vessels
- Available separately or in sets
- 3/8" Bowl Gouge Bar Diameter: 3/8" | Width: 1/4" | Usable Tool Length: 8"
- 1/2" Bowl Gouge Bar Diameter: 1/2" | Width: 3/8" | Usable Tool Length: 8"
- 5/8" Bowl Gouge Bar Diameter: 5/8" | Width: 1/2" | Usable Tool Length: 8"
- Handle Length: 14" | Overall Length: 24"
Hurricane Turning Tools is a premium brand of tools and accessories meeting the needs of woodturners and woodworkers. Hurricane Tools include woodturning tools, wood lathe chucks and jaws, drill bits and Hurricane Abrasives. Hurricane products are made in the USA and throughout the world, balancing the need for both high performance and affordable products.
5. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Three Piece Bowl Gouge Set, 1/4 Inches Flute, 3/8 Inches Flute, and 1/2 Inches Flute, High Speed Steel
Feature
Contains Three Separate Hurricane Bowl Gouges1/4" Bowl Gouge, (3/8" Bar Stock), 3/8" Bowl Gouge, (1/2" Bar Stock), 1/2" Bowl Gouge, (5/8" Bar Stock)
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This set consists of three different Woodturning Bowl Gouges with a Superflute style shape. All bowl gouges are made from High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others that sell for two to three times the price. Ships ready for you to sharpen.6. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Bowl Gouge, High Speed Steel, 1/4 Inches Flute (3/8 Inches Bar Stock)
Feature
1/4" Bowl Gouge, (3/8" Bar Stock)14" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 1/4 " Woodturning Bowl Gouge with a Superflute style shape made from 3/8" High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others that sell for 2 to 3 times the price. Ships ready for you to final sharpen.7. Robert Sorby Deep Flute Bowl Gouge 3/8 inch Long Length Handle Overall Length 23 inches 842LH-3/8
Feature
High speed steel resists "blued" softening from overheatingSharpened edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel
Ash handle
Brass ferrule
Description
This HSS 3/8" bowl gouge will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy turning. Ash handles offer firm hand control during use and brass ferrules prevent wood splitting from tool pressure. Overall lengths 17" to 21".8. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Roughing Gouge, High Speed Steel, 2 Inches Flute
Feature
2" Roughing Gouge16" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 2" Woodturning Roughing Gouge made from High Speed Steel. Hurricane Turning Tools are made in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are made out of M2 High Speed Steel for superior edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long at 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. These tools compare with any HSS tool on the market and are sold throughout the world. Compare these tools to others that sell for two to three times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.9. Crown 241PM 3/8-InchPM Bowl Gouge
Feature
The 'Elite' line of quality tools from Crown Hand Tools Ltd, Sheffield, EnglandLasts 4-5 times longer than conventional High Speed Tools
Hardened to between 66 degrees and 69 degrees Rockwell
Black Ash Handle
Description
Big Horn Corporation 25030 3/8" PM Bowl Gouge10. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Complete 16 Piece Set - Bowl Gouge, Scraper, Roughing Gouge, Lathe Chisel Set
Feature
Contains Every Hurricane Chisel3 Bowl Gouges, 3 Spindle Gouges, 5 Scrapers, 2 Skew Chisels, 2 Roughing Gouges, 1 Diamond Parting Tool
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the complete set of 16 Hurricane High Speed Steel Woodturning Tools.About Hurricane Turning Tools:
Our Standard Series tools are made from High Speed Steel to our specifications in one of the world's largest turning tool factories. They are designed for the beginning to intermediate woodturner who wants a high quality High Speed Steel tool at an affordable price. Our standard series has excellent edge holding ability and will last 8X longer between sharpenings as compared to carbon steel. In addition to the high quality steel, Hurricane Turning Tools have extra long handles, some as long as 16 inches. The handles are made from solid Ash. Compare these tools to others that sell for two to three times the price. They ship ready for you to final sharpen.
These are great tools if you need to outfit your shop with quality tools but can't spend $80 and up for a single tool. You will find them to be a great value. We recommend starting out with the standard series and upgrading as your skills grow.
This set includes:
Bowl Gouge from 3/8" Round Bar Stock
Bowl Gouge from 1/2" Round Bar Stock
Bowl Gouge from 5/8" Round Bar Stock
1/4" Spindle Gouge from 1/4" Bar Stock
3/8" Spindle Gouge from 3/8" Bar Stock
1/2" Spindle Gouge from 1/2" Bar Stock
1" Round Nose Scraper
1/2" Round Nose Scraper
1 1/2" Round Nose Scraper
3/4" Round Nose Scraper
3/4" Square Nose Scraper
3/4" Diamond Parting Tool
1" Skew Chisel
3/4" Oval Skew Chisel
1" Spindle Roughing Gouge
2" Spindle Roughing Gouge
Please see the listings of the items below and check the individual listings for tool details.