I like an Oland tool for roughing or for that matter finish turning a bowl.
It is easy to make and to use.
http://aroundthewoods.com/oland.shtml
http://aroundthewoods.com/roughing.shtml

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
http://aroundthewoods.com
http://roundopinions.blogspot.com
"john" wrote in message
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Hi all, I a have huge roughing gouge, trouble is it's not supposed to be
used for bowl blanks. Apparently it's not designed to cope with the
alternating "with the grain, against the grain" cutting. I know some
turners use them on bowls but the practice is said to be dangerous. Fine
by me, I'm all for safety. BUT, what 'do' I use to rough out a bowl
blank?
Your comments would be appreciated.