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22nd November 2008, 08:47 AM #1
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WIP New handle for Thompson Gouge
My wife bought me a Thompson 1/2" V gouge for my birthday.
I was at Woodcraft last week and saw this hunk of Redheart and thought it would make a great handle.
I modled the handle after the Easy Rougher handles I saw at a demo.
All comments welcome.
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22nd November 2008, 12:09 PM #2
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Hi Todd,
looks good so far, looking forward to the finished picsInspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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22nd November 2008, 12:53 PM #3
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Todd,
It's rat purdy, but not so sure about that shoulder in the middle. Whazzatfor?Richard in Wimberley
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22nd November 2008, 12:55 PM #4
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The easy rougher guy said they put it on theirs for when you needed to deliver more force.
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22nd November 2008, 01:17 PM #5
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Nice looking handle Todd ...almost a shame to use it!!
Cheers,
Ed
Do something that is stupid and fun today, then run like hell !!!
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22nd November 2008, 04:42 PM #6
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A good deal of gouge use involves rolling the tool so I favour one with a 'blob' near the ferrule and a similar diameter at the other end. Doesn't much matter what's in between.
Cheers, Ern
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23rd November 2008, 12:01 PM #7
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Might need that shoulder in the middle for the rougher, but not for a bowl gouge. "More force" is seldom if ever needed with a bowl gouge.
Can not recall seeing anything in all those easy rougher posts about a lump in the middle of the handle. Guess I missed it.Richard in Wimberley
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23rd November 2008, 02:45 PM #8
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Roughing out with a bowl gouge I go in as hard as I can. Often stop the lathe. It's fun and quick.
On the other hand, with a new tool or playing around with different presentations, I'll pussy foot for the sake of the learning.Cheers, Ern
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