Ok after spending most of the evening looking at various places for a bowl gouge that has a fingernail grind on it and only coming up with something that is 3x my price range or things that are out of stock and backordered for a month or more, I will ask all of you turners. Where can I get a bowl gouge that has a fingernail grind on it for less than $100?

It can be either 1/4" or 3/8" I prefer 1/4 because I already have a 3/8 gouge that I intend to eventually take to a fingernail grind. I don't even mind if it's a mini tool for very small items, that's what I mostly do anyway.

Thanks

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Charles
nicholls61@att.net
http://www.nichollswoodworks.com
This website is new so it doesn't have much to it yet but you are welcome to take a look

Have you looked at Thompson?

They are highly regarded, and for a 3/8" through 5/8"  in your price range.  I did not see a 1/4" though.  I am not sure a 1/4" bowl gouge is such a good idea.  That is awfully small for the amount of torque that will be applied to it.  Thompson tools are sold un-handled.  However, a lot of turners prefer that so they can customize a handle to their style.  Doug does offer modular handles and can fix you up with a 3/8" deep V gouge with handle for less than $100.

Charles, check out ebay.  I just looked and there are some listed.  Prices range from $15 to $85

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Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Ron Dudelston said:

Charles, check out ebay.  I just looked and there are some listed.  Prices range from $15 to $85

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Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

You can grind them to just about any profile you want. Do a google search on sharpening turning tools and it will explain how the different grinds are achieved!