I am in need of several bowl gouges for high school woodturning classes.
I had a very negative experience with the cheapest available (flutes were so poorly ground that the gouges really didn't grind to an acceptable edge) and want to upgrade without breaking the bank.
I don't mind making the handles, and P&N offer inexpensive gouges in the sizes that I'm looking for at a moderate cost. I have no experience with the brand personally, so I would love feedback prior to committing.
Further, would there be an advantage to "reaching" to a high quality gouge like the Crown PM series that might hold an edge longer and consequently result in less sharpening and ultimately save money in the long run? Anyone done any "head to head" testing of their claims?
Thanks for the advise.
-Jim D.
Community School of Davidson
I had a very negative experience with the cheapest available (flutes were so poorly ground that the gouges really didn't grind to an acceptable edge) and want to upgrade without breaking the bank.
I don't mind making the handles, and P&N offer inexpensive gouges in the sizes that I'm looking for at a moderate cost. I have no experience with the brand personally, so I would love feedback prior to committing.
Further, would there be an advantage to "reaching" to a high quality gouge like the Crown PM series that might hold an edge longer and consequently result in less sharpening and ultimately save money in the long run? Anyone done any "head to head" testing of their claims?
Thanks for the advise.
-Jim D.
Community School of Davidson