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T H E H A N D C A R V E D B O W L

Chapter 2 | T O O L S

a shallower sweep will leave a less

dramatic texture. A steep sweep

will have a harder time following a

straight line because of its degree

of curvature, while shallower

sweeps will have an easier time.

HANDLES

Adzes can be outfitted with a

variety of handle styles and lengths

that affect how the tool can be

used. Long (12"-14") handles allow

for larger, more powerful swings

that remove material quickly, while

shorter handles allow for better

control when taking light shavings

or working close to a layout line.

The hang of an adze refers to

how the head of the tool corre-

sponds to the handle, which also

affects how the tool can be used

most efficiently. A backswept

handle like that on my Jason

Lonon adze gives me the ability

to take large swings to remove

lots of material very quickly while

sitting down at my two-legged bowl

bench. If it was replaced with a

shorter handle, it’s easy to see how

the shape and length of the new

handle would change the way the

tool performed. Handles com-

monly have wide facets down their

length to help with grip, along with

a larger section at the end to pre-

vent it from slipping mid-swing.

SMALL MAKERS ARE THE

BETTER BET

The complex shape of the adze

means that it’s an exceptionally

difficult tool to make well. The

smaller makers are the better bet

here, as production practices are

not kind to the compound angles

necessary for a quality tool. The

price tag will not be cheap for a

well-made adze, but they are en-

tirely worth it. And because there

are few makers making them well,

wait times can be considerable.

RECOMMENDED MAKERS

Nic Westermann, Hans Karlsson , Jason

Lonon, Joshua Burrell.