Barry Gross’s Top Roughing Gouge Secrets (in Under 2 Minutes)

Quick video. Big takeaways. Watch Barry demonstrate the best way to rough out a blank using a high speed steel roughing gouge. From bevel contact to tailstock pressure and tool grip, this fast tip-packed demo will help you turn safer, round faster, and stay in control from the very first cut. What you’ll see: Ideal speed and tool rest position How to get clean, consistent cuts without chatter The thumb trick that keeps your gouge stable What "smooth" should sound like 👉 Watch now and turn smarter in 90 seconds.