Dean Thomas
12-05-2007, 6:27 PM
Try the hybrid "Detail Gouge".
Gordon, did you find the learning curve on the long bevel detail gouge to be fairly steep?
Yes, you can get into places that normally only a skew would do. Agreed. And you can get into some really interesting tight spots where a gouge would seem to be the best choice.
I have a detail gouge and have not gotten comfortable with it yet. I've made a few irretrievable goofs with it. Well beyond the "design opportunity" stage. :rolleyes:
And I have a "SpindleMaster" that has its own set of foibles that might deserve some discussion.
Curious as to other people's experiences. If we're going to recommend that someone get a particular tool, it might be good to explore pro and con views, yes? So, I've split the thread off with this question.
Thoughts anyone?
Gordon, did you find the learning curve on the long bevel detail gouge to be fairly steep?
Yes, you can get into places that normally only a skew would do. Agreed. And you can get into some really interesting tight spots where a gouge would seem to be the best choice.
I have a detail gouge and have not gotten comfortable with it yet. I've made a few irretrievable goofs with it. Well beyond the "design opportunity" stage. :rolleyes:
And I have a "SpindleMaster" that has its own set of foibles that might deserve some discussion.
Curious as to other people's experiences. If we're going to recommend that someone get a particular tool, it might be good to explore pro and con views, yes? So, I've split the thread off with this question.
Thoughts anyone?