Hello,
I'm new here - apologies to have signed up initially to ask a question.
I received a new spindle gouge today from Axmininster. Their own 'Premium' brand. The edge is slightly overheated, so that it shows in places around the edge, and the very right has some of the material missing. It's not a lot, and as I'll be reshaping it, I'll cut it away anyway.
My concern, is whether this is just an overenthusiastic grind on the tool, or whether it may be that it happens to be a poor piece of (Ms HSS) steel. I'd be grateful for any views - should I be returning it, or simply grinding out?
Thanks
James