Robert Sorby · Bowl gouges
Robert Sorby 842XLH 1/2-inch extra-long bowl gouge
Standard bowl gouge
When to choose it
Choose this deep-flute bowl gouge if a 17-inch handle gives you the grip position you want for bowl profiling. The long handle is the meaningful difference from a shorter Sorby tool in the same nominal size.
Compare the 26-inch overall length with the room behind your rest, especially on a bench against a wall. Overall length combines the handle and shaft and does not establish how far the edge may project.
Specifications
- Brand
- Robert Sorby
- Tool profile
- Standard bowl gouge
- Turning task
- Profile bowls
- Model
- 842XLH-1/2
- Nominal size
- 1/2 in
- Handle length
- 17 in
- Overall length
- 26 in
- Steel
- HSS
- Amazon.com reference
- B001HMVCPW
Care and other choices
Review the tool dimensions and fit ↑
Care Sorby recommends applying a light oil to the blade when the tool is stored.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
How long is the handle itself?
The extra-long handle is 17 inches. The whole tool is 26 inches.
Does the long grip change the nominal tool size?
The selected listing still specifies a nominal half-inch bowl gouge.
Does this use a removable cutter?
The fluted edge is part of the steel gouge.
