This set of 9 Cogelow Skew Gouges by Henry Taylor has been designed to introduce the novice and intermediate carver to the pleasures and possibilities of carving with Skew Gouges. The designer, Fred Cogelow, is the winner of numerous "best of shows" awards in recent years. Combining his natural talent for woodcarving with his broad knowledge of engineering, Fred has designed a full range of unique Skew Gouges.
Not only do these Skew Gouges promote a slicing action and decrease resistance, they also offer improved control and contouring capabilities. A variety of bends and lengths allow for greater accessability and improved ergonomic performance. The tools feature the hallmark straw color finish. The Set includes the following:
- 1/4" Left Upswept Gouge - Sweep #9
- 1/4" Right Upswept Gouge - Sweep #9
- 3/8" Left Skewed Spoon - Sweep #3
- 3/8" Right Skewed Spoon - Sweep #3
- 5/8" Left Upswept Gouge - Sweep #7
- 5/8" Right Upswept Gouge - Sweep #7
- 3/16" Bent Skew - Sweep #2
- 1/8" Spoon Gouge - Sweep #11
- 1/8" Spoon V Tool - Sweep #39
Please note that this set no longer comes with the card board box as shown in the picture. The tools are professionally sharpened and honed and as such are ready for immediate use. Overall tool length 8" to 10".
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Henry Taylor's "Acorn" Professional Carving Tools
Acorn Tools are world-renowned and have been made by Henry Taylor since 1834, combining the traditional pride and skills of those far off days with the aids of modern technology. Only the best quality Sheffield steel is used, coupled with advanced heat treatment, to ensure the finest of cutting edges is not only achieved but also maintained. Average steel hardness is Rc 60 - 62.
Many of the lower quality tools produced elsewhere are made under drop stamps or presses but Henry Taylor believe that only the hand forging method used by the "Acorn" craftsmen can produce the correctly shaped blade with the best metallurgical qualities. If cared for properly, these tools will last a lifetime. The blade of each tool features Henry Taylor's hallmark straw color finish on the inside and a non-reflective black anvil finish on the outside. The round handles are turned from select Beech and feature brass ferrules.
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