11K views · 156 reactions | Despite it's name the roughing gouge gives an excellent finish but I still like to finish with the skew for a perfect surface. Shown here on 130mm dia White Beech turning. Sorry turned off sound due to annoying alarm going off in the background. | The woodturners | Facebook

187K views · 1.1K reactions | A nice sharp tool combined with tool control gives a nice finish only minimal sanding needed. As you see the shavings are quite fine from the finishing cut. On these larger turnings , this is 210mm dia, I cut very near the leading point. Picture in comments shows after sanding 180 and 240 grit and a quick buff with some shavings. | The woodturners | Facebook

214K views · 2.5K reactions | Sometimes you have to stop the lathe just to see how good the finish is straight off the skew. Kiln dried Oak and that finish is silky. The shavings are fun as well. | The woodturners | Facebook