I ordered from Lee Valley a 1-12" roughing gouge. It arrived with a loose ferrule. I ordered another one, (and was waiting for the replacement to have a suitable box to return the first for refund).
New one doesn't have a loose ferrule, but it is about 3/4" less steel on the tool.
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Is that much variance normal for Henry Taylor products? Or, is this is something that shouldn't have made it through quality control and I've got an undersized tool for my money (Which at about $150.00 isn't a cheapie)