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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

GOUGE

Gouges are essentially cupped chis-

els. They work on a sweep system

denoted by the degree of curvature

along their edge. (F) Not all sweep

systems are interchangeable, so be

careful when comparing those of

different makers. Throughout this

book I refer to the Pfeil system, be-

cause I use their gouges most often.

PFEIL SYSTEM DECODED

Gouge handles have two numbers

separated by a backslash, such as

7/14. The first number refers to the

sweep. The second number refers

to the diameter of the cutting

edge from one side to the other

(in a straight line across), usually

measured in millimeters. (G) An

“L” (7L/14) denotes a gouge bent

along the shaft of the tool. (H)

SWEEP SIZES

Sweep sizes go from a 1 (“flat/

shallow”), to an 11 (“steep”), which

looks like the letter U. Flat sweeps

tend to engage more wood across

the tool edge, offering more resis-

tance in the cut. Steep sweeps tend

to move through wood compar-

atively easier because they don’t

usually require cuts deep enough to

engage the entire edge of the tool.

Of course, the deeper you drive

the tool, the more resistance. The

upswept sides of these tool edges

are able to sever fibers (I) rather

than scoop under them, which can

be common with flat sweeps and

lead to burying the tool.

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I

H