My starter set has actually treated me pretty well. I was just thinking of
getting a new set and a bowl gouge because I want to sell my "starter" lathe
and it usually is a good "package" deal to have a set of tools with it. I
also have been doing a lot more bowls and I seem to have a harder time
getting that smoother transition \ even curve in the inside of the bowl.
All books and videos talk about bowl gouges so I thought I would try it.

I am looking at a Sorby's 3/8" bowl gouge ($54.00) along with that set at
Harbor Freight. I might end up keeping my current set and including that
set with the lathe when I sell it.

Thanks to everyone for their help. The sink should be a fun project...
Darren

"AHilton" wrote in message
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I think it's a good set too. As for a bowl gouge (I prefer "deep-fluted
gouge"), I'm glad that they don't include it in that set. That's one tool
that I think really demands a quality tool. It often hangs out there
quite
a ways and gets a lot of stress that a skew, for instance, just doesn't
(or
shouldn't g) get. I'd be hesitant to recommend the set if it did
include
a bowl gouge, in fact. I feel safer and just plain get better results
with
quality bowl gouges with quality steel and manufacturing. I tend to abuse
my shallow-fluted gouges but they don't get near the stress that the
deep-fluted ones get.

- Andrew



"Darrell Feltmate" wrote in message
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Darren
The general consensus of the group is that this is a good beginner's set
and well worth the money. On the other hand it does not have a bowl
gouge and a decent bowl gouge can set you back a few dollars. You might
like to try an Oland tool which is all I use for bowls. Instruction on
making them are on my web site under making a tool.