This tool Henry Taylor HSS Forged Roughing Out Gouge is forged to the traditional shape.

This fine turning tool with its High Speed Steel blade has been made by marrying traditional hand crafting and forging skills with modern heat treatment and finishing techniques to give the quality of design, finish and edge retaining properties demanded by woodturners of today.

The blade is carefully forged, hardened and tempered, then hardness-tested to guarantee edge retention.

The tool is fitted with the distinctive Henry Taylor Diamic brand English hardwood handle, a well-known symbol of quality.

Available in sizes:

• Size: 3/4" (19mm)
• Handle Length: 294mm (11 1/2 Inch)
• Blade Length: 160mm (6 3/8 Inch)
• Product Code: HS3

• Size: 1" (25mm)
• Handle Length: 408mm (16 Inch)
• Blade Length: 170mm (6 3/4 Inch)
• Product Code: HS57

Tool Manufacturer: Henry Taylor (Sheffield, England)

Please note:

Sizes are approximate.

These tools are hand forged using traditional techniques (including working by eye), these are not precision made.