Thread: Woodcut replaceable tip gouges???

I use 4 of the Woodcut bowl gouges. 2 x 13mm and 2 x 8mm.
One pair each with a different angle of grind. 55 & 35. I use their Tru-grind system also.
There has never been a problem. I can use the 13mm with 35 grind to rough out quite well although the honing is a bit frequent.
I use the 55 to get across the inside bottom of bowls
I bought one spare tip for the 13mm as this was my first gouge, and I thought I may have to replace it but after 2 years - still going strong.
My tips are not treaded - they have a sholder recessed into the dumb end that goes into the shaft on the handle. They are heated to remove and supposed to be held in with locktite.
The outlet I got mine from sugested they could do it for me as part as their service. (www.creations-by-hamish.co.nz)

Regards
Sandy across the ditch

I picked up a replaceable tip bowl gouge for $5 at a garage sale, but I don't think I'd pay "real" money for one.

The big annoyance for me is that the flute is only about 2 cm long, and takes about 2 seconds to pack solid with shavings.

I have to go "cut, stop, dig out shavings, cut, stop, dig out shavings" etc. etc. etc.

Cheers,
Andrew

Think I've seen one of the biggies - Taylor? - on the market with replaceable tips, and if the ole grey matter is still working, one was an interesting design. The loop hollowing tool, with two different bevels.

Now I haven't used one but it could be useful.. ah yes, found it:

http://www.henrytaylortools.co.uk/hss3.html#super

That said, the best single bowl gouge in my view is their 3/8" Superflute. Great steel; does coarse and fine cuts. You barely need anything else.

(Edit: but PS, a review I read of the replacement tip jobs gave them the thumbs up.)

OK! Thanks guys. I'll stick to my original plan with Hamlet's.
Will get that Tru-grind system though.

Cheers,
Mikko