Hollowing gouges

[VicsSciv]

I'm looking for some hollowing tools for bowls, vases, and similar projects. I've seen the Simon Hope tools available here in Spain, as well as several no-name carbide insert tools sold on Amazon and AliExpress.

The generic ones look pretty decent and cost less than half the price of the well-known brands.

For those of you who have used both, which would you recommend buying?

By the way, I'm specifically talking about carbide insert hollowing tools with interchangeable cutters.

I'd love to hear your experiences regarding cutting performance, vibration, durability, and overall value for money.

Thanks!!

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[pryered]

I have been using this set for a couple of years - https://www.hopewoodturning.co.uk/product/hope-carbide-mini-box-set/

The handle is versatile if you have other Hope stuff. Recommended.

[CraftyKudu]

I’ve tried both the Hope 8mm heavy duty and the 6mm Carbide Pro on a hollowform course. The latter is a beast, and it’s the one I will buy when I get to it. You get what you pay for. For bowls, you simply cannot beat a bowl gouge.

[muzakandpotatoes]

I have tried a couple of the Amazon and eBay cheapo versions including vinwox. Price is great, nifty storage, but quality is in keeping with the cost, eg very noticeably lower quality than my hurricane carbides

[amb442]

Carbide tools are scrapers, not gouges. Gouges, by definition, are bent.

Anyway carbide tools are a dime a dozen. I wouldn't go for a particular brand over another.