Which is the best spindle gauge?
Finding your suitable spindle gauge is not easy. You may need consider between hundred or thousand products from many store. In this article, we make a short list of the best spindle gauge including detail information and customer reviews. Let’s find out which is your favorite one.
Finding your suitable spindle gauge is not easy. You may need consider between hundred or thousand products from many store. In this article, we make a short list of the best spindle gauge including detail information and customer reviews. Let’s find out which is your favorite one.
Best spindle gauge
1. Robert Sorby #840FH-3/8 Fingernail Spindle Gouge Lathe Tool 16 Overall Length 840FH-3/8
Feature
High speed steel resists "blued" softening from overheatingSharpened edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel
Fingernail medium grind
Overall length 16-1/2"
Ash handle
Description
This 3/8" spindle gouge features a medium grind, with wing tips that have been ground back so the tool does not "catch" on the work piece. The "fingernail" grind is a popular edge with woodturners because it is easy to use and control and extremely versatile. Pull and push cuts, delicate shearing cuts, or full profile cuts can be made with ease. The medium grind lends itself to easy modification, allowing you to create profiles specifically suited to your turning requirements. Overall length 16-1/2".2. 1/2" Robert Sorby #840H Spindle Gouge
Feature
Made from hardened and tempered high speed steel that that will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steelSteel will resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or heavy use
Come with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule
Standard handle is 12 inches long with tool being 6 1/4 inches in length
Overall length is 18 1/4 inches
Description
These are detailing tools used on between-center work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed. Spindle gouges are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases, bed posts, candle sticks and other spindle projects. Made from high speed steel and then properly hardened and tempered. It will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy turning. It comes with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule. Long handle is 12 inches long with the tool being 6 1/4 inches in length. Overall length is 18 1/4 inches.3. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Three Piece Spindle Gouge Set, 1/4 Inches Flute, 3/8 Inches Flute, and 1/2 Inches Flute, High Speed Steel
Feature
Contains Three Separate Hurricane Spindle Gouges1/4" Spindle Gouge, (1/4" Bar Stock), 3/8" Spindle Gouge, (3/8" Bar Stock), 1/2" Spindle Gouge, (1/2" Bar Stock)
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This set set consists of three separate Woodturning Spindle Gouges. Each Spindle Gouge is 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 to be sharpened.4. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Spindle Gouge, High Speed Steel, 3/8 Inches Flute (3/8 Inches Bar Stock)
Feature
3/8" Spindle Gouge, (3/8" Bar Stock)12" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 3/8" Woodturning Spindle Gouge 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 at two to three times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.5. Robert Sorby #840FH-1/2 Fingernail Spindle Gouge Lathe Tool 18 1/4" Overall Length 840FH-1/2
Feature
High speed steel resists "blued" softening from overheatingSharpened edge lasts 6 times longer than carbon steel
Fingernail medium grind
Overall length 16-1/2"
Ash handle
Description
This 1/2" spindle gouge features a medium grind, with wing tips that have been ground back so the tool does not "catch" on the work piece. The "fingernail" grind is a popular edge with woodturners because it is easy to use and control and extremely versatile. Pull and push cuts, delicate shearing cuts, or full profile cuts can be made with ease. The medium grind lends itself to easy modification, allowing you to create profiles specifically suited to your turning requirements. Overall length 16-1/2".6. Crown Tools 237 / Big Horn 24020 1/2 Inch Spindle Gouge
Feature
Exceptional quality tools from Crown Hand Tools Ltd, Sheffield, EnglandMade from M2 high speed steel (Rockwell 62/64)
Gives up to 6 times the edge life of carbon tools
Beech Handle
Overall Length:15 | Handle Length: 81/2 | Blade Length: 61/2
Description
Crown Tools 237 / Big Horn 24020 1/2" Spindle Gouge. This quality 1/2-Inch 13-mm Spindle Gouge is hot forged and ground and finished by hand from M2 High Speed Steel (Rockwell 62/64), which gives up to six times the edge life of carbon tools. It is fitted with an ergonomically designed stained 8-1/2-Inch 216-mm Beech handle with heavy duty brass ferrule.7. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Spindle Gouge, High Speed Steel, 1/2 Inches Flute (1/2 Inches Bar Stock)
Feature
1/2" Spindle Gouge, (1/2" Bar Stock)12" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 1/2" Woodturning Spindle Gouge 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 that sell for two to three times the price.Ships ready for you to final sharpen.8. Robert Sorby 840GH-3/8 3/8" High Performance Spindle Gouge Titanium Nitride Coated 16-1/2" Overall
Feature
Made from hardened and tempered high speed steel and then Titanium Nitride coated for increased resistance to edge wear. Will hold an edge much longer than standard hardened steel.Steel will resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or heavy use
Comes with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule
Handle is 10 inches long with tool being 6-1/2 inches in length
Overall length is 16-1/2 inches
Description
This tools is Titanium Nitride coated for increased performance and resistance to edge wear. The cutting edge on these tools will outlast Sorby normal tools by a minimum of three fold. Spend less time sharpening and more time turning. This tool is sharpened with a standard grind. Milled from solid round bar stock providing mass and stability. Made from high speed steel, properly hardened and tempered. And titanium coated. Without the titanium coating, the steel a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy turning. It comes with hard White Ash handle and brass ferrule. Handle is 10" long with tool being 6-1/2" in length. Overall length is 16-1/2".9. Hurricane Turning Tools, Woodturning Spindle Gouge, High Speed Steel, 1/4 Inches Flute (1/4 Inches Bar Stock)
Feature
1/4" Spindle Gouge, (1/4" Bar Stock)12" Ash Handle
Made from High Speed Steel (HSS), Last up to 8X longer than Carbon Steel
Description
This is the 1/4" Woodturning Spindle Gouge made from 1/4" 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.10. Hurricane Turning Tools, M2 Cryo, 2 Piece Spindle Gouge Set (1/2" and 3/8" Flute) Pro Woodturning Tools
Feature
Includes: 1/2" Spindle Gouge and 3/8" Spindle GougeHTT-236KW, HTT-237KW
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 create details such as beads and coves on long grain pieces
Available separately or in sets
Description
Hurricane Turning Tools Two Piece Spindle 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: 1/2" Spindle Gouge and 3/8" Spindle Gouge
- HTT-236KW, HTT-237KW
- 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 create details such as beads and coves on long grain pieces
- Available separately or in sets
- 1/2" Spindle Gouge Bar Diameter: 1/2" | Width: 1/2" | Usable Tool Length: 5.5"
- 3/8" Spindle Gouge Bar Diameter: 3/8" | Width: 3/8" | Usable Tool Length: 5.5"
- Handle Length: 10" | Overall Length: 17"
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.