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[http://https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chisel#Gouge.example.com '''Gouges'''] are similar to '''[[Chisels]]''' but the blades are curved in cross-section ''(i.e.  ‘fluted’ along their length)''.
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'''Gouges''' may be ground and sharpened in the inside of the curve in which case they are known as '''Paring Gouges''' and can be used for taking shavings out of concave shapes.
=====Description=====


[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chisel#Gouge '''Gouges'''] are similar to '''[[Chisels]]''' but the blades are curved in cross-section ''(i.e.  ‘fluted’ along their length)''.


If ground and sharpened on the outside if the curve, they are known as '''Firmer Gouges''' and often used with a '''[[Mallets|Mallet]]''' to carve out hollow forms.
 
=====Features and Applications=====
 
'''Gouges''' may be ground and sharpened in the inside of the curve in which case they are known as '''[[Paring]] Gouges''' and can be used for taking shavings out of concave shapes.
 
 
If ground and sharpened on the outside if the curve, they are known as '''Firmer Gouges''' and often used with a '''[[:Category:Mallets|Mallet]]''' to carve out hollow forms.
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<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''
<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''
As when using '''[[Chisels|Wood Chisels]]''' always hold the work securely using a '''[[Carpenters Vice|Vice]]''' or '''[[Clamps and Cramps|Cramp]]''' and always have both hands behind the cutting edge ''(i.e. either both on the '''Gouge''' or one on the '''Gouge''' and one on the '''[[Mallets|Mallet]]''' if used)''
As when using '''[[Chisels|Wood Chisels]]''' always hold the work securely using a '''[[Carpenters Vice|Vice]]''' or '''[[Clamps and Cramps|Cramp]]''' and always have both hands behind the cutting edge ''(i.e. either both on the '''Gouge''' or one on the '''Gouge''' and one on the '''[[:Category:Mallets|Mallet]]''' if used)''
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| '''Paring Gouge''' ''(aka Scribing Gouge or Incannel Gouge)''
| '''Paring Gouge''' ''(aka Scribing Gouge or Incannel Gouge)''
| These ground on the inside of the curved blade and are often used for shaping across the ends of timber by placing the workpiece flat on scrap timber then holding the gouge with both hands and pushing down to cut the shape required - a process known as '''[[Vertical Paring]]'''  
| These ground on the inside of the curved blade and are often used for shaping across the ends of timber by placing the workpiece flat on scrap timber then holding the gouge with both hands and pushing down to cut the shape required - a process known as '''[[Paring|Vertical Paring]]'''  
| [[File:ParingGouge.png|150px|right]]
| [[File:ParingGouge.png|150px|right|link=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JMCQ11E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00JMCQ11E&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
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| '''Firmer Gouge''' ''(aka Carving Gouge or Outcannel Gouge)''  
| '''Firmer Gouge''' ''(aka Carving Gouge or Outcannel Gouge)''  
| These are ground on the outside of the curved blade and are usually used in conjunction with a '''[[Mallets|Mallet]]''' to carve out hollow forms ''(e.g. to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treen_%28wooden%29 '''Treen'''] bowl for example)''
| These are ground on the outside of the curved blade and are usually used in conjunction with a '''[[:Category:Mallets|Mallet]]''' to carve out hollow forms ''(e.g. to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treen_%28wooden%29 '''Treen'''] bowl for example)''
| [[File:FirmerGouge.png|150px|right]]
| [[File:FirmerGouge.png|150px|right|link=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CI5Y5Z6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00CI5Y5Z6&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
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| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_carving#Tools '''Wood Carving Tools''']
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_carving#Tools '''Wood Carving Tools''']
| Wood Carving tool sets inlude a wide range of gouges, chisels and knives used to create sculpural forms, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relief_carving '''Relief Carving'''], [https://youtu.be/hathx3QpX8A '''Incised Lettering'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treen_(wooden) '''Treen'''] work for example.   
| Wood Carving tool sets include a wide range of gouges, chisels and knives used to create sculptural forms, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relief_carving '''Relief Carving'''], [https://youtu.be/hathx3QpX8A '''Incised Lettering'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treen_(wooden) '''Treen'''] work for example.   
| [[File:CarvingSet.png|150px|right]]
| [[File:CarvingSet.png|150px|right|link=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002ULXHAW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B002ULXHAW&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
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| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodturning#Tools '''Woodturning Tools''']
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodturning#Tools '''Woodturning Tools''']
| Gouges for woodturning are invariably '''Firmer Gouges''' and used generally for roughing out turned shapes. Woodturning tools are characterised by long and strong handles such that they can be firmly gripped during this high-speed wood shaping process. '''Gouges''' are usually complemented by '''Skew Chisels''', '''Parting Chisels''', and '''Scapers''' to create turned articles.
| Gouges for woodturning are invariably '''Firmer Gouges''' and used generally for roughing out turned shapes. Woodturning tools are characterised by long and strong handles such that they can be firmly gripped during this high-speed wood shaping process. '''Gouges''' are usually complemented by '''Skew Chisels''', '''Parting Chisels''', and '''Scrapers''' to create turned articles.
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<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''
<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''
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| [[File:Woodturning.png|150px|right|link=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00308PYIC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00308PYIC&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
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Description

Gouges are similar to Chisels but the blades are curved in cross-section (i.e. ‘fluted’ along their length).


Features and Applications

Gouges may be ground and sharpened in the inside of the curve in which case they are known as Paring Gouges and can be used for taking shavings out of concave shapes.


If ground and sharpened on the outside if the curve, they are known as Firmer Gouges and often used with a Mallet to carve out hollow forms.


Safety Point! As when using Wood Chisels always hold the work securely using a Vice or Cramp and always have both hands behind the cutting edge (i.e. either both on the Gouge or one on the Gouge and one on the Mallet if used)


Paring Gouge (aka Scribing Gouge or Incannel Gouge) These ground on the inside of the curved blade and are often used for shaping across the ends of timber by placing the workpiece flat on scrap timber then holding the gouge with both hands and pushing down to cut the shape required - a process known as Vertical Paring
ParingGouge.png
Firmer Gouge (aka Carving Gouge or Outcannel Gouge) These are ground on the outside of the curved blade and are usually used in conjunction with a Mallet to carve out hollow forms (e.g. to make a Treen bowl for example)
FirmerGouge.png
Wood Carving Tools Wood Carving tool sets include a wide range of gouges, chisels and knives used to create sculptural forms, Relief Carving, Incised Lettering and Treen work for example.
CarvingSet.png
Woodturning Tools Gouges for woodturning are invariably Firmer Gouges and used generally for roughing out turned shapes. Woodturning tools are characterised by long and strong handles such that they can be firmly gripped during this high-speed wood shaping process. Gouges are usually complemented by Skew Chisels, Parting Chisels, and Scrapers to create turned articles.

Safety Point! Woodturning is a high-speed process in which sharp tools are held by hand in close proximity to a powerful revolving machine. It is essential that all loose hair and clothing is tied in and that eye protection is worn. Do not use loose rags to apply polish and ensure the work is held securely.


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