D-Way bar size for 1/2" gouge

[Edward Weber]

This is nice to know, thanks for passing it along. I have a skew on order from Thompson (obviously not round stock) and I look forward to trying out the steel. I hear everyone rave about it.

My 17/32 made a slightly larger hole than desired in a test piece. I guess I can just fill the gap with epoxy - hoping to get since time tomorrow and finish it, if not then Monday when the skew gets here also. .

For a flat tanged tool, I recommend wedging the tang on either side with a 1/2 dowel.
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This is a parting tool but the same principles apply.