I’m a Doug Thompson tool person and really like his tools. I’m not an everyday user of the spindle roughing gouge so I opted for the Crown 1.25 standard. The gouge has served me very well handling all the asks I ask of it. It was the right buy for me and my budget. Would buy again if needed.Champagne tastes Budweiser budget.. (story of my life)
I've been looking at three makers of spindle roughing gouges, Thompson, Carter and sons and d-way.
Now I'm starting to look at others just to stretch the tax return further.
Anyone have one of the crown cryo 1.25 roughing gouge with the black handle that could give me some insight? Or even the standard model 231w I believe? They are not that much different in price.
thanks