Henry Taylor HSS Superflute Gouge

• This Henry Taylor Superflute Gouge is used for general purpose work.
• The original Superflute HS1 designed in 1978 by Roy Child is perhaps the most famous woodturning tool of all time, has sold in thousands all over the world and remains the ultimate gouge used by most leading wood turners.
• More versatile than the traditional bowl gouge.
• Made in Sheffield, England

This fine turning tool with its High Speed Steel blade has been made by marrying traditional hand crafting and forging skills with modern heat treatment and finishing techniques to give the quality of design, finish and edge retaining properties demanded by woodturners of today.

Stringent control with this tool has ensured that the best steel has been selected.

The blade is carefully forged, hardened and tempered, then hardness-tested to guarantee edge retention.

The tool is fitted with the distinctive Henry Taylor Diamic brand English hardwood handle, a well-known symbol of quality.

Made in Sheffield, England, Established 1834.

Available in sizes:

• Cutting Edge: 1/4" (6mm)
• Bar Size: 3/8" (10mm)
• Handle Length: 305mm (12 inch)
• Blade Length: 230mm (9 inch)
• Product Code: HS84

• Cutting Edge: 3/8" (10mm)
• Bar Size: 1/2" (13mm)
  
• Handle Length: 305mm (12 inch)
• Blade Length: 230mm (9 inch)
• Product Code: HS85

• Cutting Edge: 1/2" (13mm)
• Bar Size: 5/8" (16mm)
• Handle Length: 408mm (16 Inch)
• Blade Length: 230mm (9 inch)
• Product Code: HS1

• Bar Size: 1" (25mm)
• Handle Length: 408mm (16 Inch)
• Blade Length: 230mm (9 inch)
• Product Code: HS136 (This is the last one, this item has been discontinued by the manufacturer)

 Tool Manufacturer: Henry Taylor (Sheffield, England)

Please note:

Sizes are approximate.

These tools are hand forged using traditional techniques (including working by eye), these are not precision made.