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Harbor Freight tools?

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Eric Friedman

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I've been very happy with my Carter and Son tools. But I've had a few occasions where I've needed to turn a spindle and I don't have a roughing gouge for that. So I've been knocking corners off on the bandsaw and doing the rest with a bowl gouge and a lot of sharpening.

Given how infrequently I do this, I was wondering if the Harbor Freight gouge is of acceptable quality? Their set is about $50 and also includes other tools I don't have. if they aren't TERRIBLE, I figure I could use them for a while and then step up if I find the need.

Thanks for your help
 
Either set from Harbor freight will work, but I would also go with the HSS Bauer set. You are less likely to mess with the temper of the steel when sharpening.
 
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