GOUGES MAKING

Sometimes you can not find the right tool you need, so you have to make it. Here I make some mini gouges using tempered steel rod. I prefer to make cold work instead of using power tools. This way I am sure I do not loose any hardness. I decided to include the handle making process (padauk wood) and how I carve some details on a treble viol's peghead. You can make different shapes using rod, platen or tube. The hot gun glue provides very desireable non-slippery point. If you need to take the steel out, you just have to heaten the lower part without any damage on the edge. This is a very versatile technique. You can make bigger and various tools this way depending on the steel you have. I hope you find it interesting.

[@woutmoerman711]

What a great video. I make part of my own tools and love to use the border of sap and core wood for handles just like you.

[@PabloSoriano]

Thank you for your comment!!

[@ellobosolitario19]

Thanks, do you offer virtual course of luthier?

[@PabloSoriano]

Sorry. I had problems been aware of some comments. I have just seen this one yours!! Can we chat on private?

[@ellobosolitario19]

@@PabloSoriano yes, we can

[@PabloSoriano]

@@ellobosolitario19 could you write me an email specifying what you are interested about? You can find my email address in my web site, contact section.