The Gouge

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Choosing a Gouge

Sweeps, sizes, shapes, and types. How many hands on the gouge? For Flexcut, multiple handles, but useful for travel.

1, 1S, then 2-9 (Pfeil) or 1, 2, then 3-9 (UK)

Flexcut starter sets -

SK307 70 deg x 1/4" V-tool (6mm), SK407 #2 x 9/16" (15mm), SK408 #11 x 1/4" (7mm). (3 Blade)

SK306 #6 x 5/16" (8mm), SK307 70 deg x 1/4" (6mm) V-tool. (2 Blade)

SK107 set SK329 #1 x 1/4" (7mm), SK305 #3 x 3/8" (mm), SK400 #3 x 5/8" (mm), SK401 #5 x 9/16" (mm), SK306 #6 x 5/16" (mm), SK801 #9 x 1.5mm ("), SK408 #11 x 1/4" (7mm), SK803 45 deg by 1mm, SK307 70 deg by 1/4" (7mm)

Veiner

V-Tools

Engraving and printing

Bonus tool: Frosting, matting, carver’s punch

Using a Gouge

Dreams

Scorps, convex planes