"Leo Van Der Loo" wrote in message

Hi Max

Max why don't you get the P&N roughing gouge if you are not trusting the
tang on the one you have.
The P&N has a 1/2" shank, you can make or buy a handle and also use it for
your 1/2" spindle gouge, it's no fun working if you are afraid something
is not safe, doesn't matter if it is or isn't.

I really need to do something about my spindle gouges. They are cheap
Harbor Freight tools, bought ostensibly to take the brunt of my lack of
grinding/sharpening/honing skills. Not a problem any longer, since I
purchased a Wolverine system, and I really want to replace them with quality
tools. Thanks for your suggestion. My bowl gouges, scrapers, and skews are
all top quality tools.

Max