Oneway-Mastercut 1/2" Single-Ended Spindle Gouge Benjamin's Best Light finishing on the backs

Light finishing on the backs of bowls

You may be wondering "Is it really worth balancing my wheels

8" flat jaws used for finishing bowl bottoms

or 1-1/2"-8 lathe spindle

as the tool is moved side to side on the wheel

Oneway-Mastercut 1/2" Single-Ended Spindle Gouge Benjamin's Best Light finishing on the backs1 2" Spindle Gouge Unlike conventional shallow gouges, the Mastercut " Spindle Gouge's flute is ground above the center of the tool. The result, a very stiff tool. This extra heft is desirable when taking heavy cuts or reaching a long way off the tool rest. This extra thickness also allows the tool to be ground with either the traditional fingernail or the modern side grind.