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7th August 2009, 07:59 PM #16
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I have been using Doug's tools for many months (probably over a year) I have the 1/2" and 5/8" V's and after using comparable P&N, Glaser 15V and Glaser A11. I have found them exactly as I imagined, (after using the Glaser's for many years.)
On our Aussie hardwoods, dry collabah etc, the list goes like --
P&N , then the Thompson and/or Glaser A11, and then the Glaser V15 , for abiltiy to hold an edge. ( No surprises there)
The P&N just collects dust, on the shelf.
So for value for money etc I don't think you can go past the Thompson tools.
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7th August 2009, 09:18 PM #17
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Good data. Thanks gents.
Cheers, Ern
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7th August 2009, 10:05 PM #18
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I've got the 3/8th and 1/2 V shaped bowl gouges. Taking me a while to get the bevel right. Did one on 's jig the other day, but it doesn't work as well as the one I fiddled with free hand.
I think my other b-gouge is a v shaped 3/8 p&n. Must be just subtly different. I'm sure they'll ride up with wear.
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7th August 2009, 11:38 PM #19
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I rather like the grind that came with my 3/8" V. I may grind the wings back a little more, because I'm using it primarily in enclosed spaces.
But then again, I'm used to the old "square ended grind" (aka "conical grind") so it doesn't take much at all in the way of a wing for me to feel a difference.
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8th August 2009, 02:08 PM #20
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Skew, am similarly used to a "straight conical" grind on my trusty 5/8" Sorby V, which looks a lot like Neil's HT V. Maybe bring the corners back a very little bit. Also like the Thompson "as delivered" shape with a clean-up on a finer wheel. Wish I could afford the 3/8" V also, but must get by with an old Ben's Best 3/8" V, as the tool budget is shot for this decade. Good report by Neil.
Richard in Wimberley
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