- Overview
- How This Tool Is Built
- Priority Shipping. Free Returns.
Overview
1-¼” Spindle Roughing Gouge – Premium M42 HSS Woodturning Tool
A high-quality spindle roughing gouge (SRG) is the workhorse of woodturning, ideal for shaping square blanks into smooth, rounded spindles. Designed for both beginners and experienced turners, our 1-¼” roughing gouge provides unmatched control, strength, and long-lasting sharpness. Handcrafted in Seattle, this tool is a staple in any woodworking or wood lathe turning setup.
Why Our Roughing Gouge Stands Out
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Wide U-Shaped Flute: Engineered for efficient chip flow, making roughing out fast and clean.
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Heavy-Duty Round Tang: Delivers superior strength and stability under load compared to flat tangs, ensuring safe, long-term use.
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M42 High Speed Steel: With 10% cobalt, this HSS blade holds a razor-sharp cutting edge longer than standard gouges, requiring less sharpening at the grinder.
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Precision Ground Bevel: Optimized for smooth bevel riding and controlled cutting on a tool rest—perfect for spindle turning, chair legs, table spindles, and other large spindlework.
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Comfortable Aluminum Handle: Interchangeable, lightweight, and balanced for excellent hand feel during extended turning sessions.
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Ready to Turn: Ships sharp and ready to use straight from our factory.
Product Specifications:
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Blade size: 1-¼” outside diameter x 8” overall
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Tang diameter: ¾”
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Handle dimensions: 16” x ¾”, no adapter required
Built for Turners of All Levels
Whether you’re a beginner building a tool wishlist while learning the fundamentals of woodturning or a seasoned woodturner producing professional work, this roughing gouge is a must-have. Its robust design handles heavy-duty cuts and excels at removing material quickly while maintaining control.
Compatible and Trusted
Upgrade your shop’s tool set with a professional-grade spindle roughing gouges, a great tool that combines durability, precision, and the reliability only American-made craftsmanship can deliver.
Lifetime Guarantees
Each tool is handcrafted in our Seattle factory and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Hassle-free returns and exceptional service ensure you can turn with confidence for years to come.
How This Tool Is Built
We start with the sharpest edge, and we don't stop there. Vanquish vibration, say adios to constant resharpening, and let wispy shavings fly. Delivering superior performance at your lathe drives our manufacturing.
We’ve worked with M42 high speed steel for 4 decades, and it’s uniquely suited to woodturning. You’ll grind less - a cobalt additive provides unparalleled edge holding. And the steel produces a finer, sharper edge for clean cuts. M42 is a win-win: less grinding and smoother cuts.
Our carefully sourced M42 starts as solid stock and is precision machined (not formed) with a unique round tang for unmatched strength. Every gouge sports a distinctive flute polish. This boosts the razor edge and provides efficient chip flow. Learn more about M42 HSS here.
Rigorous and detailed sums up our manufacturing. Each tool’s vibration-demolishing round tang has a diameter so precise you’ll hear a ‘pop’ when you pull it out of the handle. And every tool leaves our factory razor sharp and backed by a 100% lifetime guarantee. Built to last!
Rest assured our aluminum handles feel as great as they look. Perfectly weighted for balance and maneuverability, and designed to fit your hand. You’ll forget the handle is even there, in the best way possible. Two set screws secure your tool into the handle and allow removal for sharpening.
From flute polish to handle knurling, we’re not cutting corners. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been turning for decades, it’s an honor to serve you with quality tools. Learn more about our story here.
Priority Shipping. Free Returns.
Priority Shipping means your tool will arrive at your lathe shortly! Once your tool has undergone our rigorous manufacturing process, we ship via priority mail for speedy delivery to your lathe.
| United States | Over $275 - FREE Shipping |
| United States | Under $275 - $9.95 Shipping |
| Canada and International | Calculated during checkout |
Returns are hassle free. Give us a call or send us an email and we'll provide you with a return mailing label and complete refund.