Roughing gouge alternative for platters and bowls

[john lucas]

I think you all know how often we get questions about catches with the roughing gouge. People try to use them to rough out bowls and platters. Yes I know it can be done by skilled turners. I've done it just to show it can be done. However I will stand by my assertion that it's dangerous for beginners and there are safer ways. So I made this video to show how I would do it using a bowl gouge and a couple of spindle gouges.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd988yk6lSE

 

[JohnPrice]

Thanks for the video. Me roughing gouge will appreciate the break.

 

[Earl Smithson]

Good Work

Thanks John for the video will practice that tecnique.

Earl

 

[Michael DeWald]

very helpful. Thanks.

 

[john lucas]

You guys are quite welcome. Stay tuned. I will be making more as soon as I get time.