Reddit reviews Robert Sorby Deep Flute Bowl Gouge 1/2 inch HHS Extra Long Length Handle Overall Length 26 inches 842XLH-1/2

We found 2 Reddit comments about Robert Sorby Deep Flute Bowl Gouge 1/2 inch HHS Extra Long Length Handle Overall Length 26 inches 842XLH-1/2. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Made from hardened and tempered high speed steal that that will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steelSteel will resist "blued” softening from overheating during grinding or heavy useCome with hard White Ash handle and brass ferruleExtra Long handle is 17 inches long with tool being 9 inches in lengthOverall length is 26 inches

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2 Reddit comments about Robert Sorby Deep Flute Bowl Gouge 1/2 inch HHS Extra Long Length Handle Overall Length 26 inches 842XLH-1/2:

u/Nenotriple · 2 pointsr/turning

That's sort of what I was thinking. I can't even find many other cases of a spindle/bowl gouge breaking. Not saying it doesn't happen, but a lot of people seem to say there could be a defect in the steel.

You mention how far it could hang off the tool rest. I don't have a curved tool rest, so I was probably closer to 5 1/2" off the rest. Is that pushing it?

I'm trying to contact Hurricane, but I don't really want another of their tools. Maybe I can get a refund and buy a nice Robert Sorby 1/2" bowl gouge

u/DavidPx · 2 pointsr/turning

Thanks for the response. Yes, to clarify I'm looking for a comparison between HSS from say Shop Fox (example) or Robert Sorby (example)