Weird sharpening ??

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Derek in case you are confused the tool is used the other way up than a normal gouge. In effect it is a scraper. Realistically if you learnt how to turn a bead you would not need this tool.

[Derek]

OOPs sorry linked to the wrong one

Should have been THIS one

[Bryan Milham]

Derik,

Yep, that's a double ended tool. One end has the long/celtic/Ellsworth grind the other is commonly known as the Normal grind.

It looks like it has pertruding horns (badly ground) because of the photograph angle.

[Sandy]

         ... "It looks like it has pertruding horns (badly ground) because of the photograph angle."

I think this comment could be applied to Cornishchippy's images.

To clarify and help end this to and fro exchange regarding the original gouges sharpened grinds, I think Cornishchippy needs to try taking a better image of the ends of his gouges.

[Cornishchippy]

Nearly to how I want them.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

That's better, well done you.

[Sandy]

Yes, they're looking better. I'd liked to have seen the images of the original grinds of the gouges taken from this angle though.

As the Bowler Hatted Turner suggested, it would be wise to attend one or two meetings of a local club (and join if it takes your fancy) to get some advice and see some demonstrations.

Hope you enjoy the world of woodturning.