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Proudly made in the USA, The Sweazey 1/2 inch bowl gouge is produced from premium M42 cobalt high-speed steel. This steel was chosen because of its superior wear resistance and edge-holding qualities compared to the more common M2. The heat treating process is accomplished in a vacuum chamber (to prevent contamination) followed by quenching in nitrogen. The steel is then tempered at 1000° F in a nitrogen atmosphere to achieve a hardness of 66rc yielding a very hard (but not too hard) material. The result is an exceedingly durable edge able to retain its sharpness for a very long time.
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| Well-known Pacific Northwest wood turner Dave Schweitzer provided valuable assistance in meeting several design objectives. Beam strength of the tool when extended well over the tool rest, the capacity to expel chips freely and the ability to work well with a wide variety of grinds were accomplished in this deep-fluted gouge. | |
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The unique handle is drilled 12 inches from the outboard end and filled with lead shot. This provides "heft" as well as balance and vibration absorption to the tool.
Bob Sweazey 21701 112th St. E Bonney Lake, WA 98391 253-862-9643 The tool is available handled for US$96.00 or unhandled for US$71.00 plus WA sales tax for Washington residents. Please add US$8.00 for shipping and handling within the United States. International shipping will be additional.
Swept-back thumbnail grind is provided.
The superior edge-holding steel, the advanced flute shape and the vibration absorbing handle all combine into a premium bowl gouge that should be a pleasure for any wood turner. |
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