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TTS-100 Selection Chart
Bowl gouges
1
α
=45°
JS
2
P
65
Hole A
Standard profi le.
Only lightly swept back wings.
For turners of all skill levels.
2
α
=45°
Irish profi le. Swept back wings.
Swing the tool 180° from side
to side.
3
α
=40°
JS
2
P
75
Hole A
With long swept back wings.
Somewhat aggressive.
For professional level turners.
4
α
=55°
JS
4
P
65
Hole A
The larger edge angle is benefi cial
when turning deep bowls.
5
α
=60°
JS
6
P
75
Hole A
“Ellsworth” shape.
Wings are pronounced convex.
Spindle gouges
1
α
=30°
JS
2
P
55
Hole B
For tight spots, detail work and
fi nest fi nish.
For professional level turners.
2
α
=45°
JS
2
P
65
Hole A
Standard profi le.
For turners of all skill levels.
Skews
1
Straight edges
JS
20°
P
65
Hole B
For tight spots, detail work and
fi nest fi nish.
For professional level turners.
α
=30°
2
Straight edges
JS
20°
P
55
Hole B
For broad application.
Easier to control than
a 30° edge angle.
α
=45°
3
Radius edges
JS
30°
P
75
Hole B
For tight spots, detail work and
fi nest fi nish.
For professional level turners.
α
=30°
4
Radius edges
JS
30°
P
65
Hole B
For broad application.
Easier to control than
a 30° edge angle.
α
=45°
Flat
Flat
Flat
Flat
Oval
Oval
Oval
Oval