Neuhammer Roughing Gouge (Forged)

Please select the desired cutting edge width!

Please note that the hand-forged tools of the brand "Neuhammer" are delivered without hilt. You can find handles in different lengths here...
Compared to industrially manufactured mass products, please note that dimensions and shape show slight variations due to the manufacturing technology of hand-forging. In addition, cutting edge shape and sharpness of new tools are not yet ready for use. All tools must first be sharpened. This makes it possible to correct the cutting edge shape according to individual requirements (influencing factors such as wood type, workpiece shape and the like).

Application: The roughing gouge, also called shot gouge in some areas, is used for round turning of the angular or still non-round workpieces. It is mainly used in long wood turning. The widths listed here are suitable for normal to larger workpieces. For smaller workpieces, a wide spindle gouge can also be used for round roughing.

Bevel: The cutting edge is relatively straight, unlike other gouges. The bevel angle, as with all other woodturning tools, can vary greatly and depends on the hardness and density of the wood as well as the shape of the workpiece. In general, it can be said that smaller wedge angles (20 - 30º) should be provided for soft wood and larger wedge angles (30 - 50º) for harder wood.

Method of operation: The roughing gouge is guided along the rotating squared timber on the hand support rail almost at right angles to the axis of rotation. The hollow side of the gouge is tilted slightly in the respective tool feed direction. The tool is held by the handle with one hand and guided along the steel with the other hand. The guiding movement is performed with the heel of the hand on the tool support rail. The tool should not be held with the whole hand. This impedes the mobility of the tool. The height of the cutting edge contact point is always above the axis of rotation. For a basic setup, the width 30mm is recommended.