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23rd July 2009, 09:03 AM #1
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If I could buy one tool....
I can buy one tool this week - what should it be?
I was thinking something for helping with the inside of bowls. Remembering that I work *small*
What would you suggest?
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23rd July 2009, 09:12 AM #2
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There is a thread on here somewhere about 'just the basics' I'll see if I can find it.
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23rd July 2009, 09:19 AM #3
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Found it.
Read this thread.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/tools-favourites-47789Cliff.
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23rd July 2009, 09:23 AM #4
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Also read this thread.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/gouges-57-varieties-34668Cliff.
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23rd July 2009, 01:01 PM #5
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For "small" I would buy a Thompson 3/8" V bowl gouge. However, I have no experience with spindle gouges, and they might very well be better suited to "small" than bowl gouges. Just one opinion, and worth what it cost (or less).
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23rd July 2009, 02:08 PM #6
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Well for me if this one was available I would plug for a mini proforme.
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23rd July 2009, 03:09 PM #7
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get a Little Hughie
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23rd July 2009, 03:10 PM #8
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What's that Hughie?
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23rd July 2009, 05:02 PM #9
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Small? Well... for inside really small boxes I reckon you can't go past a 1/4" bowl gouge. However, a 3/8"er is better for more general purpose use. That's what I use for turning the outside of tops, for example.
You do need to be able to use them properly though, and they're not the easiest tool to work out by yourself.
The Proforme & "little hughie" are both basically replacable tip scrapers.
A mini-proforme would be nice, but I don't think it exists yet. The little hughie is an Oland-style tool that Hughie made up and sold to a few of us. Fully recommended if Hughie still has some left over.
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23rd July 2009, 05:51 PM #10
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OH! I just put a comment on that post. Thanks Skew - I had forgotten about Hughies tool.
You know, I could get into trouble saying things like that anywhere but here.
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23rd July 2009, 06:05 PM #11
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The little hughie is good at hogging out inside small boxes quite quickly, and when slightly rolled over can be used for finishing cuts on the sides and bottom.
If you're making square bottomed boxes though, it won't get right into the corner.
Even so, it's good value for what it does.
Originally Posted by ElizaLeahy
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23rd July 2009, 06:14 PM #12
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Skew the mini Proform is the Pro Form Flexi or the equivelent is the Munro Mini Tool
The munro has a smaller head so able to get into a smaller hole in a hollow form.Jim Carroll
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23rd July 2009, 06:22 PM #13
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Thanks Jim. I stand corrected.
And I'd forgotten all about the Munro.
Now, if only they'd scale the prices down to match the tools... 
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23rd July 2009, 06:43 PM #14
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What about this "mighty Midget" on ebay? $65.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mighty-Midget...3A2%7C294%3A50
Don't you also need one of those Vernier Gauges? I bit boring I know but....... $60ish in Bunnings.anne-maria.
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23rd July 2009, 06:53 PM #15
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Isn't that for the proforme tip only? And the cobra handle for sale elsewhere? Pix can be misleading... Originally Posted by tea lady
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