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10/5/04, 1:42 PM #1

Randy in Dartmouth
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Randy in Dartmouth

>I have to carve the ass dents for a couple of chairs. I have never done this before, and thought the best way would be to use a shallow gouge, followed by power sanding.

Question is, what gouge should I get?

I was thinking something like this #5 1" from Lee Valley.

Any recommendations for which one to get from the selection at Lee Valley? I have a store near my home, so it is convenient for me to get it there.

Thanks

Randy

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=43701&category=1%2C130&SID=&ccurrency=1

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10/5/04, 2:54 PM #2

Dan Donaldson
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A scorp might be a better choice.

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10/5/04, 2:59 PM #3

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida
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Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida

>I think that you would want something more like the 65U11.01 inshave from Lee Valley:

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10/5/04, 9:23 PM #4

Derek in Naples FL
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Derek in Naples FL

>I would recommend going to a store that specializes in carving tools. Going to Lee Valley is more like going to a department store. You will find in the specialist stores that the knowledge of the staff is far superior.

Derek

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10/5/04, 10:59 PM #5

Darrell in Oakville
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Darrell in Oakville

>Randy,

When I carve chair seats I use an inch and a half firmer gouge. The chisel was a NOS Spear & Jackson that never had a handle 'till I put an 18 inch ash handle on it. You don't need to hit this chisel, just hold on with both hands and lean on it. Put enough weight behind it and it cuts very fast and deep. Mind you I carve seats from basswood, which is pretty easy going. If you're using birch or maple you'll want a short handle and a heavy mallet.

A deep gouge is better than a shallow one I think in this case.

Good luck with yer ass dents,

Darrell

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