All our 5/8" Bowl Gouge - Bottom Feeder flutes are individually inspected and hand polished to remove all machine marks. This extra step ensures the sharpest cutting edge possible. They are shipped sharp.
The Bottom Feeder grind is used on the inside of bowls especially for finish cuts. It also works great on the outside of bowls from the foot to the top for finishing cuts. if you learn to use this grind for finish cuts your sanding will be greatly reduced. You can always sand a piece into submission, but it is not much fun.
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Posted by Frank S. Virden on Feb 21st 2016
The bottom feeder, responding to a light touch, has been very useful in its intended function and for finishing strokes on the outside of a bowl, as well. The very short primary bevel is tricky to sharpen, a process that requires some care. If honing with a diamond sharpener is insufficient, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEy6F7NY8Jc&feature=youtu.be
is recommended.
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