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What gouges should I buy?

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What gouges should I buy? (post #169574)

dankolesar on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 14:59
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I got a $200 gift card from Woodcraft for Christmas.  I'd like to get gouges as I currently have none.  I was thinking about getting full size Pfeil gouges since there is currently a 15% off deal going on.  Any input on these?  What would be good starter set (sweep and size)?  What am I going to carve, you ask?  I'd like to try ball and claw feet at some point, maybe something like the pie crust serving tray shown on Rough Cut.  Looks like I could get 6 or 7 gouges with the gift card, so any input would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Dan

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Pfeil (post #169574, reply #1 of 2)

by RalphBarker in reply to dankolesar [original] on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 12:36

I'm not a "real" carver, but I sometimes play one in my shop, where there are no TV cameras. ;-)

Most of my carving tools are Pfeil, and I've had good luck with them. You might be well served by getting a book or two first, to get a better handle on types and sizes recommended for the style of work you want to do.

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Gouges (post #169574, reply #2 of 2)

by Westchester in reply to dankolesar [original] on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 09:46

The swiss made gouges are the best quality I could find today as new product.  I   had luck on the internet buying antique english tools - great quality for reasonable costs.  Usually found in poor condition but after cleaning and sharping - great tools.

SA