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3rd April 2021, 06:11 PM #1Senior Member
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Gouge recommendations?
I am considering heading into a series of projects that I think justify a new gouge (any excuse to get a new tool). As a follower of Paul Sellers, I had a look at his buying guide and he suggests an out-cannel No 7 sweep between 30 and 40 mm. He also recommends some brands that I cannot find in my searching Australian suppliers. In particular Ashely Isles and Hirsch.
I found Stubai gouges at The Woodworks at Mona Vale, but had trouble understanding the differences between the 52 series and 55 series. I also found Pfeil gouges at Carbetec, although the 35 mm #7 is out of stock. Both of these brands are recommended by Sellers.
I am sure any of these tools would be an improvement over the ancient 15 mm gouge I am using at the moment, but I wondered if anyone had alternative suggestions or suppliers that I have not found?
Bruce
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3rd April 2021, 06:18 PM #2
Please make sure you read the google reviews and call ahead to make sure the woodworks have the tools in stock before you part with your hard earned.
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3rd April 2021, 07:25 PM #3Senior Member
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I have a Pfeil gouge that I'm happy with - I think it's actually that size. I would have also been happy with a tighter sweep, so if you don't want to wait you could get a similar one instead.
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3rd April 2021, 09:57 PM #4Senior Member
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3rd April 2021, 10:03 PM #5Senior Member
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My last big carving project was a rocking horse and a tighter sweep might have been good. But I am looking at carving seats this time, so a shallow sweep is probably called for. A set of bar stools is first up, then maybe the Rocking chair that Sellers is working through now. I really like the look of it.
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If you want Ashley Isles you'll have to buy them from an international seller. I'm not much of a carver but did need a gouge for the Sellers hand mirror - like you've just found, the Pfeil's at Carbatec are out of stock. I ended up with a Narex from Studio Dubbeld - I can't compare to other gouges but I can say it's like other Narex products, good steel that sharpens well without too much effort at a decent price point. They have a #7 30mm Pfeil in stock if that strikes your fancy too.
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6th April 2021, 09:23 AM #7Senior Member
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Not seen that shop before so I will have a good look.
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