JOHN JORDAN WOODTURNING
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THOMPSON GOUGES​ 
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Thompson Lathe Tools makes these "V" cut bowl gouges, special, for John

VIDEO: AAW Fundamentals on Sharpening
​(A very useful video on bowl gouges, sharpening and grinder set up.)
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THOMPSON GOUGES:
These gouges are made in the USA from the best steel on the market, CPM 10V® (A-11) a powder metal manufactured by Crucible Materials Corporation with a 9.75% vanadium content to hold an edge longer and has a proven history in woodturning. The steel is hardened to 60-62 Rockwell, triple tempered with a cryogenic treatment between the first and second temper. The cryogenic treatment at this stage transforms the bulk of the retained austinite to martensite and form very fine "eta" carbides much finer than tempering alone, this increases the durability and toughness of the steel. Nothing else can be done to this steel!

BOWL GOUGES:
The v-shaped flute and side grind is very versatile, and the only grind I use. It will do roughing cuts, fine finishing cuts, and the long edge is exceptional for shear scraping. The bowl gouges come ground with the side grind I prefer. Use this grind to set up your grinding jig before you use it. 1/2" gouge 10 inches long with a 6 inch flute, the 5/8 bowl gouge is 12 inches long with a 7 inch flute.

3/8" DETAIL GOUGE:
The only gouge I need besides the bowl gouge. This gouge is handy for turning around the lip, foot, and tenon areas, and anywhere else you need to work in a tight area. The shape is a shallow round flute, and the steel is the same high tech material as the bowl gouges.


Beware of claims of extraordinary edge life that many gouges claim-there are no magic tool steels that are going to keep you from sharpening your tools frequently.

Remember, even though these are the best gouges you can buy, there are no "magic" gouges that don't need sharpening. Sharpening often, before the tool is dull, is the mark of a skilled craftsman and allows one to do much better work.
  • Home
  • Artist Info
    • Bio
    • Artist Statement
    • Resume
    • Public Collections
  • Calendar
  • Gallery
  • Tools
    • Miscellaneous Tools
    • Sharpening Jig
    • Shear Scraper
    • Cutters
    • Gouges
    • Handles
    • Adapters
    • DVD
  • Robust Lathes
    • Lathe Information Form
    • Lathe Mounted Lamp Set
    • Remote Foot "OFF" Switch
    • Vacuum Adapter
    • Tool Caddy and Tailstock Rack
    • Tool Rest Dog Leg
    • Steady Rest
    • Caster Kit with Jack
    • Auxiliary 4 Outlet 110 E-Box
    • American Beauty >
      • AB Order Form
      • AB Dimensions
      • AB Spec Sheet
      • AB Options
      • AB Video
      • Tilt Away for AB
      • AB Gas Shock Assist
      • AB Outboard Turning Attachment
      • AB Bed Extension
      • Tool Caddy and Tailstock Rack
      • AB Toolrest Options
    • Sweet 16 >
      • Sweet 16 Order Form
      • Sweet 16 - Spec Sheet
      • Sweet 16 Dimensions
      • Sweet 16 Options
      • Sweet 16 Video
      • Sweet 16 Bed Extension
      • Tilt Away for Sweet 16
    • Scout >
      • Scout Order Form
      • Universal Lathe Stand
    • Robust Toolrests and Live Center >
      • Robust Live Center Order Form
      • Toolrest Specs
      • Multi Order Mini and Midi Lathes >
        • 4" Mini Rest Standard
        • 6" Mini Rest Standard
        • 9" Mini Rest Standard
        • 12" Mini Rest Standard
        • 9" Small J Curved Mini Rest
        • Box Rest for Mini/Midi Lathes
      • Multi Order 12" Lathe with 1" Toolrest >
        • 4 Inch Low Profile Rest Short Post
        • 6 Inch Low Profile Rest Short Post
        • 9 Inch Low Profile Rest Short Post
        • 12 Inch Low Profile Rest Short Post
        • 9 Inch Small J Short Post
        • Box Rest with Short Post
      • Multi Order 14" Lathe with 1" Post Toolrest Order Form >
        • 4" Low Profile Rest Standard
        • 6" Low Profile Rest Standard
        • 9" Low Profile Rest Standard Post $49
        • 12" Low Profile Rest Standard Post
        • 9" Small J Standard Post
        • Box Rest with Standard Post
      • Multi Order 16" Lathe with 1" Post Toolrest Order Form >
        • 4" Low Profile Rest Standard Post
        • 6" Low Profile Rest Standard
        • 9" Low Profile Rest Standard
        • 12" Low Profile Rest Standard
        • 4" Comfort Rest Standard Post
        • 6" Comfort Rest Standard Post
        • 9" Comfort Rest Standard Post
        • 12" Comfort Rest Standard Post
        • 15" Comfort Rest Standard Post
        • 9" Small J Standard Post
        • 14" Large J Standard Post
        • 12" Interior Curved Standard Post
        • 12" Exterior Curved Standard Post
        • Box Rest with Standard Post
      • Multi Order 20", 24" or 25" Lathe Toolrest Order Form >
        • 4" Low Profile Long Post
        • 6" Low Profile Long Post
        • 9" Low Profile Long Post
        • 12" Low Profile Long Post
        • 4" Comfort Rest Long Post
        • 6" Comfort Rest Long Post
        • 9" Comfort Rest Long Post
        • 12" Comfort Rest Long Post
        • 15" Comfort Rest Long Post
        • 12" Interior Curved Long Post
        • 12" Exterior Curved Long Post
        • 9" Small J Long Post
        • 14" Large "J" Long Post 1" diamter
        • Box Rest with Long Post
  • Resources/Articles
  • Contact
  • The Voice of a Beloved Tree
    • Through the Years
    • Tree Gallery >
      • Brad Adams
      • Tim Aley
      • Sally Ault
      • Randy Ayers
      • Dan Bailey
      • George Balock
      • Skip Beardsley
      • Bill Beck
      • David Belser
      • Dixie Biggs
      • Melissa Bishop
      • Bill Blasic
      • Dr David Bryant
      • Keith Burns
      • Jim Burrowes
      • Hugh Buttrum
      • Marilyn Campbell
      • Rick Cannon
      • Alan Carter
      • Jim Christiansen
      • Lowell Converse
      • Rick Crawford
      • Barbara Crockett
      • Carmen De La Paz
      • Andy Dipietro
      • Jamie Donaldson
      • Phil Duffy
      • Gorst Duplessis
      • Linda Ferber
      • Jordan Ferr
      • Douglas Fisher
      • Clay Foster
      • Michael Foster
      • Satoshi Fujinuma
      • Ken Gaidos
      • Mark Gardner
      • Dewey Garrett
      • Dick Gerard
      • Cynthia Gibson
      • Michael Gibson
      • Marshall Gorrow
      • Merv Graham
      • Alby Hall
      • Jerry Harris
      • Joe Herrmann
      • Robert Hill
      • Robyn Horn
      • Todd Hoyer
      • Beth Ireland
      • Lyle Jamieson
      • Charles Jennings
      • John Jordan
      • Vicki Jordan
      • Morton Kasdan
      • Ed Kelle
      • Bonnie Klein
      • Ed Koenig
      • Peter Lamb
      • John Lannom
      • Merete Larsen
      • Dale Larson
      • Dan Lee
      • Simon Levy
      • Mark Lindquist
      • Rudolph Lopez
      • John Lucas
      • Elizabeth Lundberg
      • Pat Matranga
      • Jack Mincey
      • Dale Miner
      • Joe Moran
      • Ray Morgan
      • Ray Morton
      • Bill Neddow
      • Ruth Niles
      • Don Orr
      • Myra Orton
      • George Paes
      • Colin Parkinson
      • Dennis Paullus
      • Dave Peebles
      • Binh Pho
      • Bill Pottorf
      • Graeme Priddle
      • Steve Pritchard
      • Tania Radda
      • Richard Raffan
      • Malcolm Ray
      • Monte Richards
      • David Rush
      • Avelino Samuel
      • Gary Sanders
      • Ray Sandusky
      • David Sapp
      • Norm Sartorius
      • Terry Scott
      • Larry Sefton
      • Joe Seltzer
      • Dan Shady
      • Jennifer Shirley
      • Jack Slentz
      • Hayley Smith
      • Brenda Stein
      • Phil Stoner
      • Janet Sutter
      • Ralph Tedeschi
      • Johnny Tolly
      • Carole Valentine
      • John P Van Domelen
      • David Wahl
      • Ellis Walentine
      • John Walker
      • Atle Walvåg
      • Arnold Ward
      • Charles Watson
      • Hans Weissflog
      • Helga Winter
      • Molly Winton
      • Andi Wolfe
      • Steve Worcester
      • Mike Zinser
  • Hollowing Tools