Ashley Harwood 10V 5/8" Push Cut Bowl Gouge

Here are the specs:

• True 5/8” diameter
• Parabolic flute with rounded top edges
• 10V Steel
• 40/40 grind
• Smooth hand polished inner flute surface
• Made in the USA
• Designed by Ashley Harwood

This gouge is specifically designed to be more comfortable and easier to use for the push cut style of turning. The parabolic flute shape is optimal for easier sharpening and use. The gouge and flute are hand polished, providing the sharpest and longest lasting cutting edge. The top edges of the flute are slightly rounded, making for a more comfortable grip. It is made in the USA, from 10V tool steel that has been hardened down the entire length of the tool to between 62-64 Rockwell. 10V steel is a powdered metal containing 10% vanadium. This gives it an extraordinarily long lasting cutting edge. Every gouge I sell comes with the grinds that I use, and for this one, it's the 40/40 grind - a 40 degree sweep on the wings, and a 40 degree consistent bevel angle. I personally sharpen each tool before shipment. Of all the tools I use, this is my workhorse.

I use this 5/8" diameter gouge for roughing and shaping bowls and spindles.

This tool is sold un-handled. I recommend the AH 16 inch handle and the AH 5/8” bolster to use with it for bowl turning.