Homemade Bent Carving Gouge

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[@ogarridoa]

To me, this channel is by far the most enjoyable one nowadays when it comes to woodworking. Congratulations.

[@djAnakin]

Making your own tools is about the coolest thing someone can do.

[@johnnydingo8680]

What I can say Neil, is you are a very ingenious at making jigs, as well of course your crafting skills are great to watch. Another great PASK makes video inspiring anyone who loves wood working and in general tinkering about.

[@DanHoke]

That hexagonal cutting jig is brilliant. Nice work, that.

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

Great job! Making my own hand tools is something I find personally satisfying. Watching others do the same is also a joy. Thanks for sharing.

[@hullinstruments]

The best gouge making tutorial online. I have searched a few times per year over the past decade or more.... for gouge making tutorials. This is by far the best one for making traditional style gouges. Your method is almost identical to mine.... but I would have killed for this video ten years ago. It took my a out 8 or so years to get to this method. On and off interest every few months. Trying to figure out how to make a traditional gouge (octagonal handle, bolster, etc...) and this is how I do it now. Thanks for the video!

[@TheWoodKnight]

That turned out great, love the handle jig

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Paul! :)

[@MichaelAlm]

That handle jig is brilliant!

[@davexb6595]

That handle jig is brilliant.

[@graymouser1]

The dinosaur/devil surgery made me ridiculously happy for reasons that are unclear to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaskMakes]

No worries - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@scottsimpey2965]

The jig you made for making the handles was a fantastic idea. Great looking gouge Neil.

[@bradymcphail9690]

That my friend is a genious Jig! The Gouge is darn smart too, but I really like the jig...

[@lefthandedwoodworks]

And now you have a blacksmithing/metalworking Channel. Perfect!

[@keirfarnum6811]

That jig for making the handles is slick! Nice work. Thanks for sharing!

[@JoeMakes]

I don't know what was better: the handle maker tip or saving the Tasmanian devil. Two for the price of 1!

[@BERNDWERK]

Exactly what I thought :-)

[@philochristos]

That handle cutting jig is pure genius.

[@madclouds]

Great work Neil! Loved the handle jig you made and the bowl turned out pretty fantastic! Kudos to you for making your own tools! Make all-the-things!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Erik - glad you liked the jig! I didn't put any thought into the bowl and it looked much better when I carved it out to the edges! :)

[@ahikernamedgq]

That's a beautifully imperfect gouge. I think it's perfect. Something beautiful for the kids with store bought gouges to envy.

[@Syrkyth]

Nice build! I've often wondered how to go about making my own carving tools, though I've mostly thought about stoneworking chisels, feathers etc. Tools aside, I've saved numerous toys of my nieces from the bin, though admittedly it's to replace over tightened springs or broken plastic gearing, but never a swallowed devil recovery. I did do a surgery to revive the battery on an Elsa doll. I'm sure my sister loved it when her little people came back home with a fully functional singing doll =D

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! It's quite a nice feeling when you save a kids toy! :)

[@larryfisher7056]

That's a very nice looking gouge. The handle jig is very clever. I'll have to make one of those. Great video as always.

[@lunkydog]

That handle fixture is genius!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@joshuadefibaugh3634]

Oh hell I started watching your videos from the scrapwood challenge. Not seeing that intro was a shock. But I love the idea of a handmade gouge. Excellent work!

[@daviddorman274]

erik

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Joshua! Next video should be a Scrapwood Challenge! :)

[@robertlangley258]

Impressive Chap, excellent job on the gouge. Your a smart boy. Thank you for sharing your expertise. 👍👍👍

[@xylonguitars]

mate, the bandsaw trick is true genius... I'm in awe!!! thank you for sharing.

[@PaskMakes]

No worries mate - glad you liked it! :)

[@mkbcoolman]

I love that handle jig. That will be added to my shop collection in the near future. This is just one of the many reasons I love your channel...even when the topic isn't something I think I'll use (I don't have any need for a gouge...yet), I always find something very practical I can apply to my shop.

[@kurtfattig9370]

I was going to like it just for the handle jig, but saving that Tasmanian devil from the T-Rex really sealed the deal! Nice work... as always. I really look forward to all of your videos.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful work, loved the jig for the handle!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked the jig, it's simple but does the job! :)

[@deliaguzman1138]

This is the first video of yours that I've watched, and as a person who's learning blacksmithing and wood carving, I'm doubly pumped! Your swage block and fullering pipes were great! Thanks for the video; can't wait to try to make a curved gouge of my own. Thanks!

[@JolienBrebels]

Such a smart jig for making the handles!

[@sdx1969]

lol, I watched how you doing the Bent Carving thing, I said OK, I'll add it to my to-do list. However, when I saw the jig for the handle, that triggered my senses, and I'm gonna do it first thing in the morning. Many thanks for the video. Cheers mate.

[@PaskMakes]

That's great to hear! :)

[@eliasmaximiliano]

Genius +craftmanship = pask makes 😎

[@williamlott7612]

Great idea for the handle jig. Nice job on the gouge. Darlington, South Carolina USA

[@curtisloud1027]

Great job handel jig is super idea. Man if’n it works as well as demoed you have a super tool. Nice finish!!

[@BobsWoodStuff]

The handle jig is great, and I also like how you made a swage block with wood and a metal tube. This gives me hope that I can swage some gouges without buying an expensive swage block.

[@juleswebb1885]

You are a brave man..ive always wanted to make a gouge. Must have been difficult trying to forge the elegant curves of a bent gouge. Looks like you have made a 'long bent' gouge (as it's traditionally called, in uk ) as opposed to a 'short bent' which is more tightly curved at the working end. I mainly use my 80+ gouges for finishing cuts these days.. got too many carving burrs and grinders with arbortech things attached!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Jules! The curves aren't perfect and that's where I will try and improve, however I made sure the first inch and half or so was good! The first gouge I showed, made from the old file, has a very tight bend. I have arbortech attachments for my grinder too and I like using them on bigger projects but I enjoy carving by hand so much more! No dust or noise! :)

[@juleswebb1885]

@@PaskMakes yeah, i wish i had more patience to carve with hand tools like i did when i was young. Maybe I'll try to go back to that..just for one project...and i may get hooked on the quiet and more meditative nature of using hand tools : ) You did well with that gouge. I'd love to show you my favourite gouges..made by S. J. and J.B.. Addis in Sheffield, England in the 1830's..got quite a lot of them which i bought for pennies at 'boot sales' (as we call them in uk!) 30-35 years ago. They are real treasures, and the finest steel : )

[@PaskMakes]

Your gouge collection sounds awesome, I'm very envious, I love old tools! :)

[@thehammerswe]

I lift my hat for you Pask! You seems to be such a humble guy and I'm really impressed with all your knowledge and ideas. There is only one word to describe you and what you are sharing: Inspiring Keep up the good work! /Best wishes from Sweden

[@afonsosn6895]

Hand Tools Are Cool! Excellent work as usual. In an era when tools are mass produced, available 24/7 and often with 'chinesium' (AVE™) materials, it is satisfying to see someone actually taking the time to create something from scratch. Once again, thank you for sharing, all the best.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Alfonso! Making tools isn't for everyone but I get a lot of enjoyment out of both making them and using them! :)

[@georgebecker1191]

Nice job! I make my gouges and chisels from recycled coil spring. Its great steel and usually cheap or free. Great video!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks George! I made a quick carving knife from coil steel a couple of weeks ago, it came out pretty good but it was difficult to anneal properly. I'm going to try and anneal it in vermiculite next time and see if that helps! :)

[@georgebecker1191]

@@PaskMakes I use vermiculite and perlite mixed in a pail to anneal stuff. It works great.

[@DeanneMariaCreates]

When it comes down to ingenuity and craftsmanship: Pask Makes, wins hands down. Love what you do! 😀

[@neilyeag]

Agree good job, and the handle jig is awesome. I will make one.

[@SMee67]

Wow man, you really are a "Jack Of All Trades" aye! A veterinarian surgeon too boot 👍 Great make on the tool and bowl, I liked the re-do on the bowl 👌

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Bill! :)

[@Hiksan5]

Just came back to this video and find it is one of your best. A lovely tool, clewer jig AND a saved devil all in one! Keep up the good work ;-)

[@mauriciowilson8829]

Pask Makes - You always show us something interesting ... and it also makes our hair stand on end when you bring your hands without gloves to the machines. A cordial greeting for you from Spain. --- Usted siempre nos muestra algo interesante... y además nos pone los pelos de punta cuando acerca sus manos sin guantes a las máquinas. Un saludo cordial para usted desde España.

[@PaskMakes]

Gracias! :)

[@ΘωμάςΠέτρου-ψ9β]

Watching and enjoy from Greece every video, a lot to learn every time, about the jig with the half cylinder you may hold it with some screws maybe in that wooden base for some more permanent use and stability I think, thank you for sharing this and keep going mate !

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you're enjoying the videos! After using that jig I've thought of better ways of doing it! :)

[@ΘωμάςΠέτρου-ψ9β]

@@PaskMakes I am pretty sure you did , it's great when you see something and lots of new ideas come into your mind, thank YOU!

[@tube4waldek]

You are amazing! The longer I watch you the more I'm convinced about that. Thank you for sharing!

[@wolflahti412]

Elegant and ingenious handle-cutting jig

[@nikearth]

...and another jig idea to remember. Great stuff, mate. Hoping to be able to see some more carving of yours.

[@heyimamaker]

Love your handle jig on the bandsaw! The Gouge looks great as well!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! :)

[@xianshengxu998]

Your video has taught me a lot, thank you.

[@THEWORKSSHOP]

Watching this makes me want a forge. Really nice work, keep it up!

[@petejandrell4512]

The octagonal handle jig is great, I'd love to see a decagon shaping one. Thanks for the great content chum :)

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Pete! I was going to make this jig more elaborate with a disc at the front with pin locations to lock in position for each face of the handle, then I decided to keep it more simple. Something like that would work for a decagon! :)

[@benfox9382]

brilliant work! the forging part is mesmerising. once i get a garden/garage/space that isn't in a flat i'll have a go at that for sure

[@EvanDunville]

Excellent video, I really liked the bandsaw jig!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

When I watched the Rubik’s cube video I thought that chisel was sharp and very useful...watching this video explains why, what a brilliant build and one I may try myself (though no metal work equipment) Well done my friend, a very useful tool in the carving area...🏆👍🏼😊

[@Aardrijk1]

Wicked good! You have more great ideas than any ten people I know! Watch out for marauding Tazzies!

[@nidge2822]

Your one talented fella .that's one hell of a gouge and you make the sharpening look easy lol

[@toddfullerton3930]

Love the handle jig. Great work.

[@Ronsparks1006]

I literally busted out laughing at the dinosaur running across the screen at the end! 😁 Love your videos. I get a lot of ideas from your projects. I'm wanting to incorporate metal work in with my woodworking as well so I really pay attention to your videos that include that. The barrel soft end mallet was awesome! Thanks a lot and keep`em coming! 👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks vey much Ron - glad the videos helpful to you! :)

[@joeltower5964]

That's great I love it. Even the jig for making the handle is brilliant! Well done.

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

I think this is absolutely amazing!😊 one of these days I’ll get up the nerve to jump into making my own hand carving tools😁 super awesome my friend!!👊💚☘️

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Jed! You should give it a go, you already have the forge if I remember correctly! :)

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

You do remember correctly!! I think I just may😁😊

[@christobaben3944]

I love how simple that jig is, well done on the project

[@tomjkelleher]

Loved the dinosaur surgery addition. I’m often bringing my kids toys into the shop for repairs. For me, it’s another excuse to get some shop time 😊

[@larryg3326]

Thanks for another great episode, love your tool making. The handle jig's base plate with the inset for the blade was a real ah-ha! moment for me, it will be useful for a lot of bandsaw templates.

[@clappercl]

I do love the whimsy of your videos. Great project, turned out nice!

[@kenl5217]

Cool bandsaw jig. It's getting some positive comments

[@hoold01]

The handle jig is a wonder, thanks for sharing.

[@sapphodesigns2377]

I love ALL your projects..you are very talented and resourceful which I love the most..

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Fifi! :)

[@CWReece]

FANTASTIC! I especially enjoyed your 'being human' and over anxious at obtaining the finished product! We can ALL relate to that one! Also, the 'handle jig' is great! (I'm making one even as I write!) Especially great was the 'Prehistoric T-Rex' surgery!! I needed a good chuckle, and the smile suddenly appeared!! (I was beginning to feel like the DEVIL!) Man, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND KEEP THE PROJECTS COMING! ; ) C.W.

[@paulregner5335]

Your octagonal jig is brilliant! I'm going out to my shop and making one of those jigs this afternoon.

[@repeataftermerestoration4179]

Love the handle jig , so simple yet so useful

[@williamzanghettijr5862]

Again, i always enjoy your work young man,William

[@drmkiwi]

You do good things. Especially liked the handle jig. Thanks, Cheers, David.

[@dnngskn62]

Really enjoying the forge work.

[@PaskMakes]

Great to hear Donnie! :)

[@paydenrandolph1485]

that looks great man! favorite part about needing a new tool... just make it.

[@johnduffy6546]

Loved your jig. How creative!

[@RobRobertson1000]

Great Neil, thanks for taking us on the 'learning curve journey' mate :)

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Rob - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@santonucci]

earned yourself a subscriber with that octagon jig

[@allthings2allmen]

You always inspire Neil!

[@Cadwaladr]

Nice one. I don't have a bandsaw, but I think a jig like yours would probably be helpful for making octagons with hand tools as well. I'm gonna try it next time I need a handle.

[@kurtlanford1448]

Great work Sir ! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge !

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

That was super entertaining and might be awesome project for my kid in the future

[@Robert-xq4jz]

Respect - and the handle too. A verry nice and simple jig to get the handel. Br, Robert

[@BruceAUlrich]

Really cool, Neil! There's nothing you can't make!

[@geoffallert1921]

Love the little jigs you made up. Great video, mate.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Turned out good, love it, looks like you've got a Gameco burner in your forge. I am going to make one of these gauges. Well done.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! Yes it's a GameCo burner, it's nice bit of kit! Great to hear you'll be making a gouge! :)

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@PaskMakes Finished it today bit large but not bad, just gotta get it sharp now, thanks for inspiring me.

[@michaelwyles6313]

That was Awesome on all front's Sir. The handle jig for the band saw well thought out.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Michael! :)

[@hebierob]

Whew! Pask is back

[@ludboya]

Very interesting, love the forge setup, seems to be working quite well.

[@PaskMakes]

It really is, I love it! :)

[@martinwolf5957]

Hello Neil, again a good tool. It works great. A very nice job. greetings Martin Wauuuuuuu

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Martin - it really did work great! :)

[@I_M_Nonno]

You weld like I do! The grinding wheel as a finishing tool. ;-)

[@PaskMakes]

Is there another way! ;)

[@notsonominal]

".. but i'm enjoying it .." - that just about sums it up!

[@junkmonkey4686]

Great work. I have just discovered your channel and have been binge watching your videos through two big cups of coffee

[@emandejnozka1369]

Good show! Thanks for sharing your progress.

[@pauladventure]

Awesome jig,I’ll make one tomorrow,thanks for sharing

[@PaskMakes]

No worries - glad it was helpful! :)

[@magicdaveable]

Interesting forging techniques. I use a mandrel made from a wrist pin from a diesel engine rebuild.to do all of the curves. My anvil is a 36" piece of railroad track.

[@funkymonkeylovin]

I wish I had half the talent you do!

[@PaskMakes]

We all have our own talents! :)

[@tn8141]

Looks good to me and I like the way the handle was made might try my hand at one

[@RalphBellairs]

When you said that you were using 1075 steel I had to go and google what the numbers referred to, so I learned something today! 🙂

[@soberlivingwithbrianfrankl8254]

Looks good, I love the forged look

[@MikeTheMaker1]

That jig is pure gold. Steel really but you get what I mean.