HTT-242W M2 HSS Bowl Gouge - 5/8 Inch With Side Grind For Woodturning Projects

About This Product

Alright woodturners, let's talk about the HTT-242W bowl gouge from Hurricane Turning Tools. This 5/8 inch M2 High Speed Steel gouge is seriously built for performance on your wood lathe. The M2 steel isn't just your standard HSS - it offers superior toughness and wear resistance, meaning you spend more time turning and less time sharpening. What's really cool is that it comes pre-sharpened with a side grind, so you can start using it right out of the box without any setup hassle. The 1/2 flute design gives you that perfect balance of control and material removal when you're working on bowls, hollow forms, or any curved projects. Hurricane knows their stuff - they balance quality with affordability, making professional-grade tools accessible to both beginners and experienced turners. The cryogenic treatment on some of their tools triples the wear resistance compared to non-treated options, though this particular model gives you that sweet spot of quality without breaking the bank. The round bar stock construction ensures consistent performance through the entire tool, and the comfortable handle makes those long turning sessions much more manageable. Whether you're working on small decorative bowls or larger functional pieces, this gouge handles the curves and contours like a dream. It's substantial enough to remove material efficiently but still gives you the precision needed for detailed work. Compared to carbon steel tools, you're getting 8x longer between sharpenings, which is huge when you're in the middle of an important project. If you're serious about woodturning, having reliable tools like this bowl gouge makes all the difference in achieving smooth, professional results on your wood lathe projects.