Bowl gouge grinding

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Chip-Maker
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Bowl gouge grinding

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What is the most popular grind angles for bowl gouges? IE 5/8" and 3/8"
WildWashWoodTurning
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Re: Bowl gouge grinding

Post by WildWashWoodTurning »

55° is the most proliferate for bowl gouges. My standard in use is 1/2" and above, 55° w/ 2" offset from the wolverine sharpening rig. <1/2" 40° w/ 1.75" offset.
Dane Chandler
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